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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is holding the gathering which Richard St. Vier shows up to at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Lady Halliday.
(b) Lord Horn.
(c) Duchess Tremontaine.
(d) Lord Karleigh.

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

3. How has Alec lost most of his money?
(a) Betting on fights.
(b) Betting on races.
(c) Playing dice.
(d) Playing cards.

4. Why does Richard go up to the Hill at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) To find a new client.
(b) To go to a funeral.
(c) To go to a party.
(d) To get paid for a duel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?

2. What is Basil concerned about, regarding his position as Crescent Chancellor?

3. What change does Michael see in himself, once he begins practicing sword fighting?

4. When does Michael say he will meet Lord Horn next?

5. What are Richard and Alec hoping to find, when they go out?

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