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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves a note for Phyllida Tallent ?

2. At whose place is the dance party arranged?

3. Why does the murderer kill his friend in the army?

4. Who is Molly?

5. Where does the person who leaves a note for Phyllida Tallent want to meet her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Why does Cedric Fortemain look like one of the suspects to Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer?

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

5. When Lucifer realizes that Phyllida Tallent is not present in church, why does he leave to find her?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the author make use of social gatherings, for example, dance parties, to further the investigation? Is it possible to do without the social gatherings in the novel? When do the social gatherings taken place in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on how the world of this novel is a place where the rules of society, courtship and desire are often at odds.

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