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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon does the woman who is accosted by a drunk in the Three Keys Tavern have to defend herself with?
(a) A whip.
(b) A large club.
(c) A large knife.
(d) Brass knuckles.

2. Where do Richard and Alec go to find out who wants to hire Richard?
(a) The University.
(b) The Hill.
(c) The Old Market.
(d) Rosalie's Tavern.

3. Who does Lord Horn flirt with at the Duchess's party?
(a) The Duchess.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lady Halliday.
(d) Lord Ferris.

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

5. 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.

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

7. How long does Katherine say that Richard has to give his answer about the job?
(a) A fortnight.
(b) Three days.
(c) A week.
(d) A day.

8. What does Michael Godwin ask Richard?
(a) If Richard will train him to sword fight.
(b) If Richard is frightened when he duels.
(c) If Richard feels guilt about killing people in duels.
(d) If Richard makes a lot of money as a swordsman.

9. Over what meal do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine discuss the duel?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Tea.

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

11. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?
(a) Alec refuses to acknowledge that Richard has said anything.
(b) Alec promises to trade Richard one fact about his past for a fact about Richard's.
(c) Alec tells Richard fanciful lies.
(d) Alec asks Richard not to question him.

12. Where does the Duchess invite her guests after the party?
(a) To the town square.
(b) To a midnight picnic in the field.
(c) To the council chambers.
(d) To her house.

13. When Richard and Alec go out, what does Alec say they need to buy?
(a) Coats.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Blankets.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?

2. Who wins, when Appethorpe spars with Michael in Chapter 11?

3. What causes Michael to throw himself into his swordfighting training?

4. How do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine describe Michael?

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

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