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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 present in the manor when one of the characters visits it in Chapter 12?

2. Who works for the Fortemain's?

3. What aspect of the killer is seen in chapter 17?

4. Who is Devil?

5. Which of the characters is suspected of murdering Horatio Welham?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Appleby meet his death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characters of each of Phyllida Tallent's suitors and how each one of them helps further the plot of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

What are the series of incidents that lead Phyllida Tallent and Lucifer to have their moments of passion? What do these incidents signify in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Who is the protagonist/protagonists in the novel and how does he/they fulfill his/their role. Explain with examples from the novel.

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