2. What is Alec's attitude toward being the Duchess's heir?
(a) He wants her fortune but not her power.
(b) He wants her power but not her fortune.
(c) He wants nothing to do with it.
(d) He wants her fortune and her power.

3. What does Richard give Alec to wear when they go to the performance?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) Cufflinks.
(d) Rings.

4. What does Richard say to his opponent at the end of the duel?
(a) Richard says his opponent is a fool.
(b) Richard laughs at his opponent.
(c) Richard thanks his opponent.
(d) Richard says he is sorry.

5. What does Katherine tell Richard when she meets him at the tavern?
(a) She needs his help to save Alec from trouble.
(b) She wants to protect him from noblemen like Lord Ferris.
(c) She wants to run away with him.
(d) She wants to help him find Alec.

6. Who does Basil rely on to bring in Richard?
(a) A single trusted mercenary.
(b) Groups of guards from each nobleman's house.
(c) Someone seeking a bounty.
(d) A troup of soldiers.

7. What is the performance Alec wants Richard to go to called?
(a) Swordspoint.
(b) A Duel Meaning.
(c) The Swordsman's Tragedy.
(d) The Perfect Duel.

8. Where does Katherine tell Richard to come with her?
(a) To a disused cottage on the Hill.
(b) Into the street to talk privately.
(c) To a house in the Old Market.
(d) To Richard's landlady's home.

9. Does Richard tell Michael who ordered the challenge?
(a) No, he lies to Michael.
(b) Yes, but in clouded hints.
(c) No, he refuses to tell Michael anything.
(d) Yes, he tells Michael the truth.

10. Who is allowed to see Richard when he is imprisoned?
(a) Only Lord Ferris.
(b) Only Lord Halliday.
(c) No one.
(d) Only the Duchess.

11. What does Lord Horn offer Richard, when Richard breaks into his house?
(a) A favor.
(b) A powerful position.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Money.

12. What is the first injury Richard inflicts on Lord Horn?
(a) He cuts Lord Horn's throat.
(b) He cuts Lord Horn's stomach.
(c) He cuts Lord Horn's face.
(d) He cuts Lord Horn's arm.

13. What does Alec do when he realizes he's being followed?
(a) He goes up and starts talking to a stranger.
(b) He ducks into a bar.
(c) He keeps going.
(d) He turns back to the theater.

14. Back at his apartment, where does Richard lie down for a nap?
(a) The chair where Alec used to nap.
(b) The couch where Alec used to read.
(c) The floor where Alec used to play with the kitten.
(d) The bed where he and Alec used to lay together.

15. What happened to the lead performer, during an early performance of the entertainment?
(a) He was attacked and killed by the audience.
(b) He was replaced by a conniving understudy.
(c) He was killed while fencing on stage.
(d) He was framed and sent to jail.