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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Immediately.
(d) In a day or two.

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

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

4. How does Richard kill Brent?
(a) He cracks Brent's neck.
(b) He slits Brent's throat.
(c) He stabs Brent in the heart.
(d) He stabs Brent in the stomach.

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

6. Who does Michael meet and sleep with, when he stands up his lover?
(a) He meets his lover's handmaid.
(b) He meets his lover's daughter.
(c) He meets his lover's wife.
(d) He meets his lover's girlfriend.

7. Why does Ferris invite Basil to dinner?
(a) To poison Basil.
(b) To be able to spend time with Basil's wife.
(c) To gather information about Basil's life.
(d) To pretend to be Basil's ally.

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

9. Who does Brent insult?
(a) Alec.
(b) Richard.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Ginnie.

10. Who is Michael Godwin having an affair with?
(a) Richard St. Vier.
(b) Bertram Rossilion.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Lord Halliday.

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

12. How does Michael feel about the Duchess?
(a) He hates her for being superficial.
(b) He is attracted by her.
(c) He is jealous of her.
(d) He is irritated by her.

13. What causes Michael to change his mind about sleeping with Lord Horn?
(a) He remembers his mother's relationship with Lord Horn.
(b) He finds an offensive letter Lord Horn wrote.
(c) He is offended by something Lord Horn says.
(d) He sees Lord Horn's face in the light.

14. Who tries to talk to Alec on the street on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) A local doctor.
(b) A group of prostitutes.
(c) Two old homeless men.
(d) Some university students.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the party the Duchess invites Basil and Mary to in honor of?

2. Where does the Duchess invite her guests after the party?

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

4. Where does the Duchess invite Basil and Mary?

5. What does Katherine give Richard to wear at his next meeting, so his contact will recognize him?

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