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

2. Who complains to Richard after he kills Brent?
(a) A whore who worked for Brent.
(b) Brent's wife.
(c) The barkeeper.
(d) Brent's son.

3. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?
(a) In the center of Riverside.
(b) Between Riverside and The Hill.
(c) Between Riverside and the Old Market.
(d) In the center of The Hill.

4. Who does Brent insult?
(a) Richard.
(b) The Duchess.
(c) Ginnie.
(d) Alec.

5. What is Basil concerned about, regarding his position as Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Keeping his position from being eliminated.
(b) Consolidating power among his party.
(c) Getting more power for his position.
(d) Being reelected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?

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

3. When Richard and Alec go out, what does Alec say they need to buy?

4. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?

5. What are the revolting workers doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Richard St. Vier give his landlady when he first sees her in the novel, and why?

4. Describe the job that Richard is approached with in Chapter 8.

5. What does Richard say after he kills Brent?

6. What do the houses in Old Market look like?

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

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

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

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

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