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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 makes Richard curious enough to follow Michael?
(a) Michael's physique.
(b) Michael's way of walking.
(c) Michael's clothes.
(d) Michael's sword.

2. Who does Basil rely on to bring in Richard?
(a) Someone seeking a bounty.
(b) Groups of guards from each nobleman's house.
(c) A single trusted mercenary.
(d) A troup of soldiers.

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

4. What does Alec do when Richard is invited to join the Duchess?
(a) He laughs and tells Richard to go.
(b) He raises an eyebrow but says nothing.
(c) He leaves in a tiff.
(d) He begs to come along.

5. After Richard kills Lord Horn, who is looking for him?
(a) Michael.
(b) The Duchess's men.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Soldiers and bounty hunters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Duchess's relationship to Alec?

2. Where is Richard when he receives the message from Alec about his kidnapping?

3. What happens to Lord Ferris's position as Dragon Chancellor?

4. Why did the Duchess want Richard brought to court?

5. Who accepts Richard's challenge against Michael?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Alec and Richard react to Lord Horn lying at the trial?

2. What is Richard and Alec's last night together like?

3. What does Richard think about the audience at the performance he and Alec go to?

4. What does the Duchess tell Katherine after Alec injures himself?

5. What happens at the beginning of the formal inquiry into Lord Horn's death?

6. What does Richard say about the death of Lord Horn's swordsmen?

7. Why does Lord Ferris want to see Richard after he is captured?

8. What does Richard think of the performance he and Alec go to?

9. Describe the Duchess and Michael's first night as lovers.

10. Where does Richard meet Katherine after the trial?

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