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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of tracks does Lucifer see at the manor which helps him asses how the killer comes to Horatio Welham's house?
(a) Wagon prints.
(b) Recent hoof prints.
(c) Carriage prints.
(d) Foot prints.

2. Why do you think Lucifer accompanies Phyllida Tallent on her errands?
(a) Because he wants to see the town.
(b) Because he wants to meet all the men courting her.
(c) Because he wants to be in her presence.
(d) Because he wants to meet all the locals.

3. Who is Hemmings?
(a) Horatio Welham's cook.
(b) Horatio Welham's gardener.
(c) Horatio Welham's butler.
(d) Horatio Welham's servant.

4. What does Phyllida Tallent feel about her relationship with Lucifer as chapter 10 comes to an end?
(a) She wants to put an end to the physical aspect of her relationship.
(b) She wants to avoid the physical aspect of her relationship.
(c) She is curious about the physical aspect of her relationship.
(d) She does not find the physical aspect appealing.

5. Of all the characters giving alibis, which character's alibi deserves special attention?
(a) Mary Anne.
(b) Mr. Crabbs.
(c) Cedric Fortemain.
(d) Robert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lucifer leave the letter Horatio Welham writes?

2. What is Lucifer trying to make Phyllida Tallent understand on their way home from the manor?

3. Who throws an impromptu party at the grange?

4. Who is the local magistrate?

5. Who is Percy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lucifer's feelings towards Phyllida Tallent as seen at the end of Chapter seven?

2. Why does Lucifer travel to his friend and mentor's house in Colyton?

3. What happens to Phyllida Tallent at Lady Huddlesford's dinner party?

4. Who is the character of Lucifer as seen in chapter one of the novel?

5. Why is Covey important for Lucifer?

6. What is the similarity between Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer?

7. What are the series of incidents that take place at the manor after Lucifer finds the dead body of Horatio Welham?

8. What is the surprise given to Lucifer while at Horatio Welham's funeral?

9. What happens between Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent as they travel together to the east?

10. What is the symbolism of the garden at the manor?

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