View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Phyllida Tallent moved to the manor to stay as Lucifer's guest?

2. Which character's innocence is doubted time and again?

3. How does the character who is attached in Chapter 11 manage to set himself/herself free?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How and where does Lucifer confront Phyllida Tallent in Chapter 12?

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

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. Where is Phyllida Tallent attacked as seen in chapter 15?

6. What aspect of Phyllida Tallent's personality do readers see emerging in chapter 13?

7. Why is Phyllida confused about her relationship with Lucifer as seen in chapter 18?

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

9. How does Appleby meet his death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In spite of having so many suitors, why does Phyllida Tallent not find marriage and love appealing? What are the instances which show readers how independent she is and in control of things?

Essay Topic 2

How does Lucifer manage to gain Phyllida Tallent's trust, meaning getting her to finally tell him all she knows about the murder day? What tactics does he use, and why/how are they affective in Phyllida in particular?

Essay Topic 3

Lucifer, the hero, is seen as a pursuer. Explain with examples how Lucifer is the pursuer.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 825 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample