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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Basil, Lord Ferris, and Lord Horn ask Katherine about the life of a swordsman, what does she do?
(a) She tells them she knows nothing of swordsmen.
(b) She tells them about Richard killing Jessamyn.
(c) She tells them about Applethorpe losing his arm.
(d) She makes up a story to tell them.

2. What does Katherine give Richard to wear at his next meeting, so his contact will recognize him?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A glove.
(c) A ring.
(d) A scarf.

3. How do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine describe Michael?
(a) As handsome and elegant.
(b) As surly and morose.
(c) As polite and dutiful.
(d) As happy and clever.

4. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) Have their own party in the slums.
(b) Break into the homes of the rich while they're away.
(c) Watch the festivities from the river bank.
(d) Cause a riot in the Old Market.

5. What is Katherine's former profession?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Landlady.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Thief.

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

7. Where has Lord Ferris promised Katherine she won't have to go again?
(a) Outside his home.
(b) The Hill.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) Riverside.

8. How do the guests at the gathering react to Richard St. Vier's arrival?
(a) They are annoyed.
(b) They are angry.
(c) They are delighted.
(d) They are frightened.

9. What causes Richard to stop practicing his swordsmanship?
(a) Alec complains that Richard is ignoring him.
(b) The landlady complains that Richard is ruining the room.
(c) Richard realizes that he is damaging his sword.
(d) The neighbors complain about the noise.

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

11. Where does Richard practice his swordsmanship?
(a) Against a window.
(b) Against a coatrack.
(c) Against the wall.
(d) Against a bedpost.

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

13. When Richard begins to fight Brent, what do the onlookers do?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Bet on the outcome.
(c) Try to pull them apart.
(d) Run from the area.

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

15. Who lives on the Hill?
(a) The military.
(b) The merchant class.
(c) The outcasts.
(d) The aristocracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Michael to change his mind about sleeping with Lord Horn?

2. Who has been trying to take the job that's waiting for Richard?

3. What are Richard and Alec hoping to find, when they go out?

4. How does swordfighting change how Michael feels about himself?

5. Who is last to arrive at the Duchess's barge for the party?

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