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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hugo do after he's insulted?
(a) He laughs and makes a joke of the insult.
(b) He draws his sword and threatens Richard to fight him.
(c) He leaves before he can get into a fight with Richard.
(d) He begins insulting everyone present, one after another.

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(d) He is becoming sullen and withdrawn.

3. When he hears about the rebellion, when does Basil want to go and deal with the revolt?
(a) Never.
(b) After a good night's sleep.
(c) In a day or two.
(d) Immediately.

4. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?
(a) He thinks Michael could never even become a mediocre swordfighter.
(b) He thinks Michael will always be a mediocre swordfighter.
(c) He thinks Michael has already surpassed him.
(d) He thinks Michael could be a great swordfighter, with practice.

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

6. Why does Richard go up to the Hill at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) To go to a funeral.
(b) To get paid for a duel.
(c) To go to a party.
(d) To find a new client.

7. How did Alec once try to kill himself?
(a) By hanging himself.
(b) By poisoning himself.
(c) By slitting his wrists.
(d) By throwing himself off a bridge.

8. What does Katherine give to Richard?
(a) A seemingly blank paper.
(b) A small, locked box.
(c) A sealed envelope.
(d) A rolled-up newspaper.

9. Why does Ferris want to go help with the rebellion?
(a) To take credit for Basil's ability to make peace with the rebels.
(b) So he can appear to be Basil's ally.
(c) To become a hero for creating stability in the land.
(d) So that the rebellious weavers won't attack his house.

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

11. Which position is more powerful, Dragon Chancellor or Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Crescent Chancellor.
(b) Dragon Chancellor.
(c) Both are equally powerful.
(d) Neither position holds any power.

12. What does the Duchess's barge look like?
(a) A peacock.
(b) A swan.
(c) A leaf.
(d) A fish.

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

14. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?
(a) Between Riverside and the Old Market.
(b) In the center of Riverside.
(c) Between Riverside and The Hill.
(d) In the center of The Hill.

15. What does the Duchess give to the man Michael believes she is having an affair with?
(a) A ring.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A coin.
(d) A watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives on the Hill?

2. What gift does Richard buy for Alec?

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

4. What causes Richard to stop practicing his swordsmanship?

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

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