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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the lead performer, during an early performance of the entertainment?
(a) He was killed while fencing on stage.
(b) He was framed and sent to jail.
(c) He was replaced by a conniving understudy.
(d) He was attacked and killed by the audience.

2. Who follows Alec when he leaves the theater?
(a) A nobleman.
(b) Two swordsmen.
(c) A woman.
(d) Two children.

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

4. Why does Ferris invite Basil to dinner?
(a) To be able to spend time with Basil's wife.
(b) To poison Basil.
(c) To gather information about Basil's life.
(d) To pretend to be Basil's ally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What entertainment does Alec prod Richard into coming to, in Chapter 14?

2. When Basil, Lord Ferris, and Lord Horn ask Katherine about the life of a swordsman, what does she do?

3. What is Katherine's current profession?

4. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?

5. What time of day is it when Richard wakes at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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