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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Basil return home early?
(a) To spend time with his wife.
(b) To work on his book.
(c) To go out to a party.
(d) To keep an appointment with a decorator.

2. What happens to Lord Karleigh after the duel?
(a) He begins bragging about being responsible for the duel.
(b) He locks himself up in his house.
(c) He disappears without explanation.
(d) He suddenly has a lot of money.

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

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

5. What unusual item is the person trying to hire Richard wearing?
(a) A false mustache.
(b) A boutineer of orchids.
(c) An eyepatch.
(d) A fanciful hat.

6. What is Lord Horn's position on swordsmen's right to refuse a job?
(a) He disapproves of it.
(b) He doesn't have an opinion.
(c) He disapproves of swordsmen in general.
(d) He approves of it.

7. Who is last to arrive at the Duchess's barge for the party?
(a) Lord Ferris.
(b) Michael.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) The Duchess.

8. What is Katherine's current profession?
(a) Chambermaid.
(b) Pickpocket.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Cook.

9. What time of day is it when Richard wakes at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) The middle of the night.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Early morning.
(d) Late morning.

10. How does Alec see Richard?
(a) As a powerful force that can control the aristocracy.
(b) As a wildcard that the aristocracy won't expect.
(c) As an independent agent who can move in and out of the aristrocracy.
(d) As a toy of the aristocracy, until he gets in their way.

11. How does swordfighting change how Michael feels about himself?
(a) He has more dignity and self-confidence.
(b) He is becoming more haughty and has false pride.
(c) He is becoming sullen and withdrawn.
(d) He is more unsure of himself.

12. What is Basil concerned about, regarding his position as Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Keeping his position from being eliminated.
(b) Consolidating power among his party.
(c) Being reelected.
(d) Getting more power for his position.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to talk to Alec on the street on the night of the Duchess's party?

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

3. Who is Michael Godwin having an affair with?

4. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?

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

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