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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 first term.
(b) He's on his third term.
(c) He's on his seventh term.
(d) He's on his fifth term.

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

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

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(a) He is becoming sullen and withdrawn.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

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

6. What is the party the Duchess invites Basil and Mary to in honor of?
(a) A historic battle.
(b) An anniversary.
(c) A homecoming.
(d) A birthday.

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

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

9. What are the revolting workers doing?
(a) Gathering in the streets and chanting.
(b) Looting noblemens' homes.
(c) Gathering weapons for an attack.
(d) Starting fires.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. What do the wealthy people on the river throw to each other during the Duchess's festivities?
(a) Food.
(b) Strings of beads.
(c) Sparklers.
(d) Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does Katherine say that Richard has to give his answer about the job?

3. Who is holding the gathering which Richard St. Vier shows up to at the beginning of the novel?

4. What group begins a revolt?

5. Who does Brent insult?

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