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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is Richard in when he arrives home after his meeting with Katherine?
(a) He is falling asleep.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is overly excited and restless.
(d) He is drugged.

2. How does Alec react to Richard's present?
(a) He is secretly thrilled.
(b) He is not pleased.
(c) He is openly ecstatic.
(d) He is completely indifferent.

3. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?
(a) A jester.
(b) Sword fighting.
(c) A circus troupe.
(d) Fireworks.

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

5. How did Applethorpe lose his arm?
(a) In an act of revenge for killing someone in a duel.
(b) Falling off a cliff.
(c) In a swordfight.
(d) In a street accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many swordsman are killed, as the novel begins?

2. What is the value of the present Richard brings Alec?

3. What does the Duchess give to the man Michael believes she is having an affair with?

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

5. What does the note from Basil to Lord Ferris ask?

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