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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 is the murderer of Horatio Welham?

2. Who leaves a note for Phyllida Tallent ?

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

4. Who walks Phyllida Talent to the manor in Chapter 17?

5. Who is riding the horse in question - the one that Thompson finds?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Appleby meet his death?

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give a detailed account of the writing technique used by the author to describe how Lucifer and Phyllida Tallent carry out the murder investigation. Why does the author present it in this fashion? Does this writing technique add or take away from the story? Support your response with specific references to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author show through her novel that family and friendships play a very important role in one's life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the author's use of symbolism in the novel. Give examples of instances when the author makes use of them.

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