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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. At whose place is the dance party arranged?
(a) At the manor.
(b) At Lady Ballyclose's place.
(c) The Smollets.
(d) The Tallents.

2. When at an office, what impresses Lucifer about Phyllida Tallent?
(a) Her logical skills.
(b) Her speaking skills.
(c) Her listening skills.
(d) Her business skills.

3. Who accompanies Phyllida Tallent to stay with her at the manor?
(a) Flick.
(b) Sir Jasper.
(c) Mary Anne.
(d) Miss Sweetie.

4. What are Robert and Phyllida Tallent discussing about at the dance party?
(a) His desire to marry Mary Anne.
(b) His love letters.
(c) His job.
(d) His registration.

5. Who chases the attacker ?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Jem
(c) Robert.
(d) The locals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Lucifer the item left for him at the manor?

2. In the beginning of chapter 12, what according to Phyllida Tallent does Lucifer do to her to obtain all information?

3. Who is Polmeroy?

4. Which of the following ladies is seen by Phyllida Tallent, Lucifer and Covey having an affair ?

5. At the manor, what does Phyllida Tallent leave behind for Luifer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent's relationship get back on track?

3. 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?

4. What is known of the attacker after he attacks Phyllida Tallent?

5. How do the hoof prints help further the investigation?

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

7. How does Appleby meet his death?

8. What is the importance of the Aesop's Fables?

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

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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