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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 the Duchess believe that Michael wants?
(a) Fame.
(b) Power.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

2. What does Richard give Alec to wear when they go to the performance?
(a) Rings.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A jacket.
(d) Cufflinks.

3. What does Ferris worry will happen to Richard?
(a) He'll flee the country.
(b) He'll get hanged.
(c) He'll rebel against Lord Ferris.
(d) He'll retire from sword fighting.

4. Where is Richard when he receives the message from Alec about his kidnapping?
(a) Rosalie's Tavern.
(b) The theater.
(c) The Old Market.
(d) His home.

5. What is the first injury Richard inflicts on Lord Horn?
(a) He cuts Lord Horn's face.
(b) He cuts Lord Horn's stomach.
(c) He cuts Lord Horn's arm.
(d) He cuts Lord Horn's throat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lord Horn want to help him with Richard?

2. What does Alec do when he realizes he's being followed?

3. What does Basil Halliday think about the use of swordsmen to defend a nobleman's honor?

4. Whose house does Alec go to?

5. Who arrives at the trial to testify at the end of Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. For what reason does Richard claim he killed Lord Horn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Alec give to the Duchess?

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

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