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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is last to arrive at the Duchess's barge for the party?
(a) Lord Horn.
(b) The Duchess.
(c) Lord Ferris.
(d) Michael.

3. What weapon does the woman who is accosted by a drunk in the Three Keys Tavern have to defend herself with?
(a) A large knife.
(b) Brass knuckles.
(c) A large club.
(d) A whip.

4. Who lives in Riverside?
(a) The artists.
(b) The minority political party.
(c) The impoverished.
(d) The immigrants.

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

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

7. Where does the Duchess invite her guests after the party?
(a) To the council chambers.
(b) To a midnight picnic in the field.
(c) To the town square.
(d) To her house.

8. Who is holding the gathering which Richard St. Vier shows up to at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Lord Horn.
(b) Lady Halliday.
(c) Lord Karleigh.
(d) Duchess Tremontaine.

9. Who has been trying to take the job that's waiting for Richard?
(a) Hugo Seville.
(b) Michael Godwin.
(c) Vincent Applethorpe.
(d) Basil Halliday.

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

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

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

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

14. Who insults Hugo?
(a) Richard.
(b) Rosalie.
(c) Alec.
(d) Ginnie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Basil return home early?

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

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

4. Which position is more powerful, Dragon Chancellor or Crescent Chancellor?

5. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?

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