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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. When does Michael say he will meet Lord Horn next?
(a) At his house the next night.
(b) At a sword fight.
(c) At the Duchess's party.
(d) At the council meeting.

2. How do the guests at the gathering react to Richard St. Vier's arrival?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They are frightened.
(c) They are delighted.
(d) They are annoyed.

3. How many terms has Lady Halliday's husband served in the Council of Lords?
(a) He's on his first term.
(b) He's on his fifth term.
(c) He's on his third term.
(d) He's on his seventh term.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael meet and sleep with, when he stands up his lover?

2. How did Applethorpe lose his arm?

3. How does Michael meet with Lord Horn, after Michael leaves his lover's house?

4. How did Alec once try to kill himself?

5. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explanation does Lord Ferris give Katherine for asking her to stay with himself, Lord Horn, and Basil?

2. How does Basil look in comparison to Michael?

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

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

5. How does the Duchess act toward Michael during the party?

6. Why is the idea of becoming a swordsman a joke for Michael?

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

8. When Basil meets with Lord Ferris, what does he ask Lord Ferris to do?

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

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

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