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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 is the performance Alec wants Richard to go to called?
(a) Swordspoint.
(b) The Swordsman's Tragedy.
(c) A Duel Meaning.
(d) The Perfect Duel.

2. What does Basil Halliday think about the use of swordsmen to defend a nobleman's honor?
(a) He thinks it's reasonable.
(b) He thinks it's elegant.
(c) He thinks it's cliche.
(d) He thinks it's barbaric.

3. How does the Duchess feel toward Lord Ferris during chapter 19?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Angry.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Loving.

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

5. What does Lord Horn offer Richard, when Richard breaks into his house?
(a) A favor.
(b) A powerful position.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alec do when Richard is invited to join the Duchess?

2. What does Richard climb and hide in while he breaks into Lord Horn's house?

3. Who is missing from the Council when Richard's trial begins?

4. What punishment does the court give Lord Ferris?

5. Who did the Duchess hire to challenge the Duke of Karleigh?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What allows Richard to win the duel in Chapter 16?

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

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

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

6. What does Alec give to the Duchess?

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

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

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

10. How does the Duchess act toward Michael?

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