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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Michael when he wakes after being knocked unconscious?
(a) In a back alley.
(b) In a tavern.
(c) In a carriage.
(d) In an empty room.

2. Who knocks on Richard's door with the news that Lord Horn's swordsmen are dead?
(a) Michael.
(b) Katherine.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Ginnie.

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

4. Who does Katherine meet at Rosalie's Tavern?
(a) Ginnie.
(b) Alec.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Richard.

5. Who does the Council call to testify about Lord Horn's death?
(a) Richard and the servants in Lord Horn's house.
(b) All the swordsmen in the city.
(c) Only Richard and three other swordsmen.
(d) Richard and Alec.

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

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

8. How does the Duchess feel toward Lord Ferris during chapter 19?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Loving.
(d) Angry.

9. What is Alec's mood when he returns home?
(a) Upset.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

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

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

12. Why did the Duchess want Richard brought to court?
(a) To convict and hang Richard.
(b) To remove suspicion from Richard.
(c) To clear the Tremontaine name.
(d) To bring Lord Ferris to justice.

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

14. Does Richard admit to killing Lord Horn at his trial?
(a) No, because he is not allowed to speak.
(b) No, although they try to coerce him.
(c) Yes, freely.
(d) Yes, after being coerced.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alec's attitude toward being the Duchess's heir?

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

3. What does Richard climb and hide in while he breaks into Lord Horn's house?

4. Where is the Duchess's party in Chapter 19 held?

5. When Ferris and Lord Horn speak privately, what does Ferris tell Lord Horn?

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