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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 do Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer conclude after seeing the tracks?
(a) That the killer is someone who has a wagon.
(b) That the killer is someone who came on foot.
(c) That the killer is someone who lives very far off.
(d) That the killer is either a local or someone who came from a place close by.

2. Why does Silas Coombe visit Lucifer?
(a) He wants to know where Phyllida Tallent is.
(b) He wants to have tea with Lucifer.
(c) He wants some of Horatio Welham's books.
(d) He wants to see the manor.

3. 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 does not find the physical aspect appealing.
(c) She is curious about the physical aspect of her relationship.
(d) She wants to avoid the physical aspect of her relationship.

4. What is Phyllida Tallent doing at the party in Chapter four?
(a) Trying to tell Mary Anne the importance of Lucifer knowing about the love letters.
(b) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she should ask Robert to give permission about the love letters.
(c) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she (Mary Anne) and Robert should get married.
(d) Trying to tell Mary Anne that she loses Mary Anne's letters.

5. What are Lucifer's orders to Hemmings and Dodswell when Lucifer is at the manor?
(a) To keep an eye on anyone leaving or entering the house.
(b) To keep an eye on the book collection.
(c) To check the house and lock up for the night.
(d) To prevent anyone from coming in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Devil?

2. What is the name of the town where Covey is visiting?

3. What do Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent see on their way back from the church?

4. Whom is Salis Coombe jealous of?

5. Who sneaks into Horatio Welham's house in search of something?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the clue Lucifer finds behind the shrubbery when he moves to the manor, helping him further the investigation?

3. Why is Covey important for Lucifer?

4. What is Phyllida Tallent trying to make Mary Anne understand when they are at the party thrown by Lady Huddlesford?

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

6. Describe Phyllida Tallent's feelings towards Lucifer as seen towards the end of chapter two.

7. What are Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer's feelings towards each other as seen in chapter three?

8. Describe what happens between Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent in the setting of the shrubbery.

9. Why does Phyllida Tallent suspect Silas Coombe to kill Horatio Welham?

10. Why is Lucifer delighted to see Phyllida Tallent at the church?

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