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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lord Ferris say about the House of Tremontaine after his plot is revealed?
(a) He accuses them of treachery against Basil.
(b) He apologizes for misrepresenting them.
(c) He claims that they undermine the institution of nobility.
(d) He claims that they have mislead him.

2. What does Richard climb and hide in while he breaks into Lord Horn's house?
(a) Ornate statuary.
(b) Ancient oak trees.
(c) Delicately carved walls.
(d) Decorative plants.

3. What has Michael concerned himself with, since fleeing the city?
(a) The Duchess's relations with foreign monarchs.
(b) The Duchess's relations with foreign sculptors.
(c) The Duchess's wool imports.
(d) The Duchess's dye imports.

4. What makes Richard curious enough to follow Michael?
(a) Michael's way of walking.
(b) Michael's clothes.
(c) Michael's physique.
(d) Michael's sword.

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

6. What is the weather like in Chapter 19?
(a) Unseasonably warm.
(b) Seasonably warm but cooling.
(c) Unseasonably cold.
(d) Seasonably cool but warming.

7. What is Michael's reaction to Richard killing Lord Horn?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Elation.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Disgust.

8. What is the Duchess's relationship to Alec?
(a) She is his mother.
(b) She is his older sister.
(c) She is his grandmother.
(d) She is his aunt.

9. Where is the Duchess's party in Chapter 19 held?
(a) Outdoors.
(b) Outdoors, but it moves indoors.
(c) Indoors, but it moves outdoors.
(d) Indoors.

10. Who arrives at the performance during intermission?
(a) Lord Ferris.
(b) Basil.
(c) Duchess Tremontaine.
(d) Lord Horn.

11. Who accepts Richard's challenge against Michael?
(a) Applethorpe.
(b) Katherine.
(c) Michael.
(d) No one.

12. What does Lord Ferris do when his plot is revealed?
(a) He pleads for the mercy of the court.
(b) He denies any involvement.
(c) He escapes the courtroom and flees.
(d) He accuses Alec of treason.

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

14. Where does Richard go to find Michael?
(a) The council chamber.
(b) A tavern on The Hill.
(c) A party.
(d) Michael's house.

15. How does Ginnie react to Richard's decision about the kidnappers' demands?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is suprised.
(c) She is sad.
(d) She is afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Richard do when the Duchess offers him a ruby ring?

2. Does Richard tell Michael who ordered the challenge?

3. Who follows Alec when he leaves the theater?

4. When Richard is captured, where is he held?

5. What does Alec think Richard should have for the performance?

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