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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jordan decide not to divorce Alexandra?
(a) He wants to learn more about her behavior from reliable people.
(b) He does not want to cause the family a scandal.
(c) He secretly adores her.
(d) It would take too long and he wants an heir.

2. When does Jordan suddenly arrive?
(a) As the judge ask if anyone objects to the marriage.
(b) Just after Alexandra and Anthony are pronounced man and wife.
(c) When Alexandra is walking down the aisle.
(d) Just as Anthony is about to kiss Alexandra.

3. Where is Jordan at the time of the ball?
(a) Lying in a French prison.
(b) Dead.
(c) Making his way to London.
(d) Lying in a Spanish prison.

4. Why is Alexandra overjoyed in the morning?
(a) Jordan tells her over and over how much he loves her.
(b) That Jordan confided to her during the night.
(c) That Jordan has finally said she can have divorce.
(d) That she is sure she is pregnant.

5. Who does the Dowager ask to dance with Alexandra?
(a) Lord Carstairs.
(b) No one.
(c) Lord Ponsonby.
(d) Anthony.

6. What sort of wife does Jordan want?
(a) Spirited.
(b) Dutiful.
(c) Gracious.
(d) Witty.

7. What makes Alexandra's situation more complicated?
(a) She is not noble born.
(b) She is unwilling to marry for any reason other than love.
(c) Because she has been married but is very young.
(d) She is still naive despite being married.

8. What happens when Jordan and Lord Camden are talking?
(a) Someone shoots at Jordan.
(b) A fire breaks out in the library.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A man comes in and calls Tony away.

9. What does Filbert say when Alexandra asks if all is prepared?
(a) No because the guests from London have not yet arrived.
(b) Yes, except the cake from London has not yet arrived.
(c) He does not understand why she is throwing a party for such an undeserving husband.
(d) No because Fawkes won't cooperate.

10. What does Fawkes' staff intercept?
(a) A bottle of poison that was supposedly for bugs on the garden leaves.
(b) A gun hidden in a bag of grain.
(c) An incriminating note from Tony to Alexandra.
(d) A lethal knife that could easily kill a man hidden in some of the silver.

11. What does Jordan say he wants as they go to bed?
(a) Some time away from Alexandra.
(b) To please Alexandra.
(c) A divorce.
(d) A second marriage ceremony.

12. Who is poisoned?
(a) Nordstrom.
(b) The Dowager.
(c) No one.
(d) Alexandra.

13. What does the Duchess see about Alexandra?
(a) She is being reckless.
(b) She is withdrawing too much.
(c) She is becoming bitter.
(d) She has become a prize to be won.

14. How does Alexandra look on her second wedding day?
(a) Overwhelmed.
(b) Despondent.
(c) Radiant.
(d) Indifferent.

15. What does Alexandra send Penrose to do?
(a) Find out if her uncle will meet with her.
(b) Pawn her grandfather's watch.
(c) Tell her mother about Jordan's return.
(d) Tell Jordan about Alexandra's real behavior while he was gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan want to tell Alexandra but does not do so?

2. What had Jordan thought of the entire time he is imprisoned?

3. What have rejected suitors been doing?

4. What does Alexandra anticipate from Jordan that she does not get?

5. Where does Alexandra go when she gets home from the ball?

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