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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 do the wealthy people on the river throw to each other during the Duchess's festivities?
(a) Strings of beads.
(b) Food.
(c) Sparklers.
(d) Clothes.

2. Where does the duel where the swordsmen are killed take place?
(a) At a government meeting.
(b) At a royal ball.
(c) At a funeral.
(d) At a party.

3. Who tries to talk to Alec on the street on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) A group of prostitutes.
(b) A local doctor.
(c) Two old homeless men.
(d) Some university students.

4. Who do people suspect hired de Maris and Lynch?
(a) St. Vier.
(b) Lord Karleigh.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Duchess Tremontaine.

5. What is most important to the high society in the novel?
(a) Power.
(b) Money.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard begins to fight Brent, what do the onlookers do?

2. What is Katherine's current profession?

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

4. Who lives in Riverside?

5. What is Lady Godwin's son Michael's reaction to his mother's conversation with Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine?

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