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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 Alec say about the Duchess's part in Lord Ferris's plan to kill Basil?
(a) She had no part in it.
(b) She was behind the plot.
(c) She was participating in the plot unknowingly.
(d) She was lured into the plot by Lord Ferris.

2. Who accepts Richard's challenge against Michael?
(a) Applethorpe.
(b) No one.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Michael.

3. Who follows Alec when he leaves the theater?
(a) Two children.
(b) A nobleman.
(c) Two swordsmen.
(d) A woman.

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

5. What does Katherine say to Richard about the ambush?
(a) She says the ambush was his own fault.
(b) She apologizes for leading him into the ambush.
(c) She claims she didn't know he was going to be ambushed.
(d) She is proud of leading him into the ambush.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Richard is captured, where is he held?

2. Who knocks Michael out after the duel?

3. Back at his apartment, where does Richard lie down for a nap?

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

5. When Alec leaves Richard, where does Richard believe he's gone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. After Richard leaves the Duchess's estate, what is Alec's attitude?

4. How do the men who capture Richard incapacitate him?

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

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

7. What is Ginnie's reaction to the death of Lord Horn's swordsmen?

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

9. What does Alec give to the Duchess?

10. What does the Duchess tell Alec about Richard and their relationship after Richard has left?

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