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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Michael leave, after his illicit meeting with a woman associated with his lover?
(a) Through the basement.
(b) Through the window.
(c) Through a secret tunnel.
(d) Through a back door.

2. Who lives in Riverside?
(a) The impoverished.
(b) The artists.
(c) The minority political party.
(d) The immigrants.

3. How many swordsman are killed, as the novel begins?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. 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.

5. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) Watch the festivities from the river bank.
(b) Have their own party in the slums.
(c) Break into the homes of the rich while they're away.
(d) Cause a riot in the Old Market.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do people suspect hired de Maris and Lynch?

2. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?

3. What is most important to the high society in the novel?

4. What does Basil say he considers Lord Ferris to be?

5. What is the party the Duchess invites Basil and Mary to in honor of?

(see the answer key)

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