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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Basil concerned about, regarding his position as Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Being reelected.
(b) Getting more power for his position.
(c) Keeping his position from being eliminated.
(d) Consolidating power among his party.

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

3. Who does Brent insult?
(a) Alec.
(b) The Duchess.
(c) Richard.
(d) Ginnie.

4. Who tries to talk to Alec on the street on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) Two old homeless men.
(b) A group of prostitutes.
(c) Some university students.
(d) A local doctor.

5. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?
(a) His spelling.
(b) His choice of paper.
(c) His noble seal.
(d) His handwriting.

6. What causes Michael to throw himself into his swordfighting training?
(a) A desire for revenge.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Trying to get a better body.
(d) Trying to forget the Duchess.

7. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?
(a) He thinks Michael has already surpassed him.
(b) He thinks Michael will always be a mediocre swordfighter.
(c) He thinks Michael could never even become a mediocre swordfighter.
(d) He thinks Michael could be a great swordfighter, with practice.

8. How does Richard kill Brent?
(a) He cracks Brent's neck.
(b) He slits Brent's throat.
(c) He stabs Brent in the heart.
(d) He stabs Brent in the stomach.

9. What is the value of the present Richard brings Alec?
(a) It is extremely valuable.
(b) It has a small value.
(c) Its only value is as a doorstop.
(d) It has no value at all.

10. Why does Ferris want to go help with the rebellion?
(a) To take credit for Basil's ability to make peace with the rebels.
(b) So that the rebellious weavers won't attack his house.
(c) So he can appear to be Basil's ally.
(d) To become a hero for creating stability in the land.

11. Which position is more powerful, Dragon Chancellor or Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Neither position holds any power.
(b) Dragon Chancellor.
(c) Crescent Chancellor.
(d) Both are equally powerful.

12. Who does Lord Horn flirt with at the Duchess's party?
(a) Michael.
(b) Lord Ferris.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Lady Halliday.

13. Who is Michael Godwin having an affair with?
(a) Richard St. Vier.
(b) Lord Halliday.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Bertram Rossilion.

14. Where does the duel where the swordsmen are killed take place?
(a) At a royal ball.
(b) At a funeral.
(c) At a party.
(d) At a government meeting.

15. Who does Michael believe the Duchess is having an affair with?
(a) Lord Ferris.
(b) Lord Horn.
(c) Richard.
(d) Lord Halliday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?

2. What is Katherine's former profession?

3. Where do Richard and Alec decide to go together?

4. How does Alec see Richard?

5. What group begins a revolt?

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