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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does the Duchess's barge look like?
(a) A fish.
(b) A peacock.
(c) A swan.
(d) A leaf.

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

4. Where does St. Vier go after the duel?
(a) Out of the country.
(b) To his rented home in Riverside.
(c) To the home of a prominent lord.
(d) To the council building.

5. What is Basil's position on swordsmen's right to refuse a job?
(a) He disapproves of swordsmen in general.
(b) He disapproves of it.
(c) He approves of it.
(d) He doesn't have an opinion.

6. Why does Ferris want to go help with the rebellion?
(a) So he can appear to be Basil's ally.
(b) To take credit for Basil's ability to make peace with the rebels.
(c) To become a hero for creating stability in the land.
(d) So that the rebellious weavers won't attack his house.

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

8. What gift does Richard buy for Alec?
(a) A mirror.
(b) A ring.
(c) A textbook.
(d) A pocket watch.

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

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

11. What are Richard and Alec hoping to find, when they go out?
(a) Some food.
(b) A party.
(c) Drinks.
(d) A fight.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?

2. What does Lord Ferris hope to gain after Basil is killed?

3. What does the Duchess give to the man Michael believes she is having an affair with?

4. What is most important to the high society in the novel?

5. How many swordsman are killed, as the novel begins?

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