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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the wealthy people on the river throw to each other during the Duchess's festivities?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Food.
(c) Strings of beads.
(d) Sparklers.

2. Where does the duel where the swordsmen are killed take place?
(a) At a royal ball.
(b) At a party.
(c) At a funeral.
(d) At a government meeting.

3. How has Alec lost most of his money?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Betting on fights.
(c) Playing dice.
(d) Betting on races.

4. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?
(a) He thinks Michael has already surpassed him.
(b) He thinks Michael could never even become a mediocre swordfighter.
(c) He thinks Michael could be a great swordfighter, with practice.
(d) He thinks Michael will always be a mediocre swordfighter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is last to arrive at the Duchess's barge for the party?

2. What are Richard and Alec hoping to find, when they go out?

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

4. Which position is more powerful, Dragon Chancellor or Crescent Chancellor?

5. Where does the Duchess invite Basil and Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Richard and Alec say about the Duchess, as they watch the party?

2. How does Basil look in comparison to Michael?

3. What is the conflict between Lord Basil Halliday and Lord Karleigh?

4. What does Richard tell Katherine about Alec's background?

5. What happens when Alec wakes Richard during the night, after Richard's meeting with Katherine?

6. What message does Lord Ferris ask Katherine to send to Richard?

7. How does Richard reply to Lord Horn's letter?

8. What does Ginnie Vandall think of Richard's performance in the sword fight?

9. Who do Richard and Alec meet as they watch the party, and what does this person tell Richard?

10. What is Michael's relationship with Vincent Applethorpe?

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