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

2. What does Catherine say initially when Lord Ferris tells her to go to Riverside?
(a) She accepts immediately, but reluctantly.
(b) She accepts gladly.
(c) She refuses reluctantly.
(d) She refuses.

3. What does Richard say to his opponent at the end of the duel?
(a) Richard thanks his opponent.
(b) Richard laughs at his opponent.
(c) Richard says he is sorry.
(d) Richard says his opponent is a fool.

4. What does Lord Ferris say about the House of Tremontaine after his plot is revealed?
(a) He claims that they undermine the institution of nobility.
(b) He accuses them of treachery against Basil.
(c) He claims that they have mislead him.
(d) He apologizes for misrepresenting them.

5. What does Alec offer Richard when he walks into Richard's apartment at the end of the novel?
(a) A book.
(b) Love.
(c) Some supper.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Richard curious enough to follow Michael?

2. How does the Duchess feel toward Lord Ferris during chapter 19?

3. How does Richard respond to his friends who don't want him to see the performance?

4. How does Lord Ferris react when he recognizes Alec?

5. What does Lord Horn offer Richard, when Richard breaks into his house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. During his meeting with the Duchess, what does Richard learn about the betting about him?

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

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

6. How does Richard feel about the duel he participates in during Chapter 16?

7. What does Alec give to the Duchess?

8. How did Katherine end her position with Lord Ferris?

9. What does Katherine think she recognizes about Alec?

10. Describe the game played at the Duchess's party in Chapter 19.

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