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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. Which character's innocence is doubted time and again?
(a) Lady Ballyclose's.
(b) Appleby's.
(c) Cedric Fortemain's.
(d) Silas Coombe's.

2. What does the attacker do when Phyllida Tallent is at the house?
(a) He runs away without causing any harm.
(b) He sets it on fire and leaves.
(c) He throws things on Phyllida Tallent and leaves.
(d) He damages everything.

3. How many times do the attacks take place up until chapter 11 in the novel?
(a) Two times.
(b) Only once.
(c) Four times.
(d) Three times.

4. What can readers say about the attacks from chapter 11?
(a) The attacks take place only in the night.
(b) The attacks are planned very carefully.
(c) The attacks are carried out with a gun.
(d) The attacks are not planned with precision.

5. Who works for the Fortemain's?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Appleby.
(c) Farthingale.
(d) Silas Coombe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confronts and charges the murderer of Horatio Welham at the end of the novel?

2. Who comes to visit Lucifer and stay at the manor?

3. Which of the characters is suspected of murdering Horatio Welham?

4. Who throws a ball at Ballyclose Manor?

5. What explanation does Lucifer give to Phyllida Tallent about him seducing her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer learn about Cedric Fortemain's and his brother's paternity?

2. What qualities of Phyllida Tallent does Lucifer seem to be impressed with when they are traveling north?

3. What does Phyllida Tallent feel about Lucifer confronting her?

4. What is the transformation in the relationship of Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer?

5. Describe how Phyllida Tallent is attacked when she goes behind the church.

6. Where and why does Silas Coombe assault Phyllida Tallent ?

7. What can be said of the note written by the murderer?

8. While at the manor taking inventory, what is the idea that Flick has?

9. How does Appleby meet his death?

10. What is the tactic Lucifer tries at the dance party to get Phyllida Tallent to tell him everything about the murder day?

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