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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Lady Godwin's son Michael's reaction to his mother's conversation with Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine?
(a) He is fascinated.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is sad.

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

5. When does Michael say he will meet Lord Horn next?
(a) At the council meeting.
(b) At his house the next night.
(c) At a sword fight.
(d) At the Duchess's party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Richard practice his swordsmanship?

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

3. How does Richard kill Brent?

4. What is Lord Horn's position on swordsmen's right to refuse a job?

5. Who insults Hugo?

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