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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the guests at the gathering react to Richard St. Vier's arrival?
(a) They are delighted.
(b) They are frightened.
(c) They are annoyed.
(d) They are angry.

2. How do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine describe Michael?
(a) As polite and dutiful.
(b) As surly and morose.
(c) As happy and clever.
(d) As handsome and elegant.

3. Where does St. Vier go after the duel?
(a) Out of the country.
(b) To the home of a prominent lord.
(c) To his rented home in Riverside.
(d) To the council building.

4. How many terms has Lady Halliday's husband served in the Council of Lords?
(a) He's on his seventh term.
(b) He's on his third term.
(c) He's on his fifth term.
(d) He's on his first term.

5. When Richard begins to fight Brent, what do the onlookers do?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Run from the area.
(c) Bet on the outcome.
(d) Try to pull them apart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do people suspect hired de Maris and Lynch?

2. What is Alec doing when Richard awakes?

3. What is most important to the high society in the novel?

4. How many swordsman are killed, as the novel begins?

5. What is the party the Duchess invites Basil and Mary to in honor of?

(see the answer key)

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