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

2. When Richard begins to fight Brent, what do the onlookers do?
(a) Bet on the outcome.
(b) Run from the area.
(c) Try to pull them apart.
(d) Call the police.

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

4. 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.

5. What does Katherine give Richard to wear at his next meeting, so his contact will recognize him?
(a) A glove.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A ring.
(d) A handkerchief.

6. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?
(a) His handwriting.
(b) His spelling.
(c) His noble seal.
(d) His choice of paper.

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

8. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?
(a) Alec refuses to acknowledge that Richard has said anything.
(b) Alec tells Richard fanciful lies.
(c) Alec asks Richard not to question him.
(d) Alec promises to trade Richard one fact about his past for a fact about Richard's.

9. What does the note from Basil to Lord Ferris ask?
(a) It asks Lord Ferris to come to a party.
(b) It asks Lord Ferris to meet Basil privately.
(c) It asks Lord Ferris to give himself up.
(d) It asks Lord Ferris to ally with Basil.

10. What causes Richard to stop practicing his swordsmanship?
(a) The landlady complains that Richard is ruining the room.
(b) Alec complains that Richard is ignoring him.
(c) Richard realizes that he is damaging his sword.
(d) The neighbors complain about the noise.

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

12. 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 about Applethorpe losing his arm.
(c) She tells them she knows nothing of swordsmen.
(d) She makes up a story to tell them.

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

14. How does Alec see Richard?
(a) As a toy of the aristocracy, until he gets in their way.
(b) As an independent agent who can move in and out of the aristrocracy.
(c) As a wildcard that the aristocracy won't expect.
(d) As a powerful force that can control the aristocracy.

15. Over what meal do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine discuss the duel?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Tea.
(d) Lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?

2. Who do people suspect hired de Maris and Lynch?

3. What is Alec doing when Richard awakes?

4. How many terms has Lady Halliday's husband served in the Council of Lords?

5. What change does Michael see in himself, once he begins practicing sword fighting?

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