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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What group begins a revolt?
(a) The woodworkers.
(b) The farm workers.
(c) The weavers.
(d) The blacksmiths.

4. 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.

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

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

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

8. Where do Richard and Alec decide to go together?
(a) The Hill.
(b) The park.
(c) The Old Market.
(d) The city hall.

9. What is most important to the high society in the novel?
(a) Power.
(b) Money.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Gossip.

10. Who does Lord Horn ask Richard to kill in a letter?
(a) The Duchess.
(b) Lord Halliday.
(c) Lord Ferris.
(d) Michael.

11. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?
(a) A jester.
(b) A circus troupe.
(c) Fireworks.
(d) Sword fighting.

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

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

14. Who does Michael believe the Duchess is having an affair with?
(a) Lord Halliday.
(b) Lord Ferris.
(c) Richard.
(d) Lord Horn.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?

3. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?

4. Where do Richard and Alec go to find out who wants to hire Richard?

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

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