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

2. What is most important to the high society in the novel?
(a) Money.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Power.

3. Over what meal do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine discuss the duel?
(a) Tea.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Lunch.

4. What does Katherine give Richard to wear at his next meeting, so his contact will recognize him?
(a) A glove.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A ring.

5. What gift does Richard buy for Alec?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A textbook.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he hears about the rebellion, when does Basil want to go and deal with the revolt?

2. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?

3. What causes Michael to throw himself into his swordfighting training?

4. When does Michael say he will meet Lord Horn next?

5. What does Katherine give to Richard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the most common assumption about who hired St. Vier for the fight?

3. Describe what Michael overhears between Michael's casual male lover and the woman Michael has just slept with.

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

5. How does Michael respond to Applethorpe asking him to put more effort into his swordsman training?

6. What does Richard say after he kills Brent?

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

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

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

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

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