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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. Who among the following men is assumed NOT to be a legitimate heir to an inheritance?
(a) Appleby.
(b) Cedric Fortemain.
(c) Farthingale.
(d) Polmeroy.

2. At the manor, what is Covey and Jonas helping the curate look for?
(a) The painting.
(b) The letter.
(c) Aesop's Fables.
(d) The watch.

3. What is known of the attacker from chapter 11?
(a) He is very fat.
(b) He is very short.
(c) He is very tall and handsome.
(d) He is a male and wears nice clothes.

4. What happens to Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer at the end of the novel?
(a) Lucifer says goodbye to her and leaves.
(b) They kiss each other.
(c) Phyllida Tallent does not want to marry Lucifer.
(d) They finally marry each other.

5. What is the tactic Lucifer decides to adopt to make Phyllida Tallent tell him the secret?
(a) Sing to her in front of everbody.
(b) Confess his love for her in front of everybody.
(c) Tell everybody about Phyllida Tallent's presence at the murder scene.
(d) Kiss her in front of everybody.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can readers determine about Phyllida Tallent's and Lucifer's relationship with regards to Chapter 12?

2. Why does Phyllida Tallent get very angry when at the church?

3. What is the information about in the note left for Phyllida Tallent?

4. What do Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer learn after they confront the character with the hat?

5. Whom does Phyllida Tallent leave the ballroom with when at Ballyclose manor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Phyllida Tallent confront Cedric Fortemain at Ballyclose manor?

2. Why does Lucifer blame himself when Phyllida Tallent is attacked?

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

4. When and where is Phyllida Tallent attacked in chapter 17?

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

6. What are both Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer doing at the ball thrown at Ballyclose manor?

7. How does Appleby meet his death?

8. What is the course of action taken by Lucifer to keep Phyllida Tallent away from stress and danger as seen in the beginning of chapter 18?

9. What is the role played by Lucifer in chapter 17?

10. What explanation does Appleby give for killing his friend in the army?

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