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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the Duchess invite her guests after the party?
(a) To a midnight picnic in the field.
(b) To the town square.
(c) To her house.
(d) To the council chambers.

2. Where does Richard practice his swordsmanship?
(a) Against a coatrack.
(b) Against a bedpost.
(c) Against the wall.
(d) Against a window.

3. Who is last to arrive at the Duchess's barge for the party?
(a) The Duchess.
(b) Lord Ferris.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Michael.

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

5. Who does Michael tell that he is practicing sword fighting?
(a) The Duchess.
(b) No one.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Richard buy for Alec?

2. What is Alec doing when Richard awakes?

3. How many terms has Lady Halliday's husband served in the Council of Lords?

4. Who is holding the gathering which Richard St. Vier shows up to at the beginning of the novel?

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

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