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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 happens when Lord Ferris tries to visit the Duchess?
(a) He is refused admittance.
(b) He is admistted but the Duchess refuses to converse with him.
(c) He is welcomed by the Duchess.
(d) He is admitted, but no one is home.

2. What does Lord Ferris do when his plot is revealed?
(a) He accuses Alec of treason.
(b) He denies any involvement.
(c) He pleads for the mercy of the court.
(d) He escapes the courtroom and flees.

3. Where is Michael when he wakes after being knocked unconscious?
(a) In a carriage.
(b) In a tavern.
(c) In an empty room.
(d) In a back alley.

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

5. 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 begs to come along.
(d) He leaves in a tiff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose home is Michael brought to after he is knocked unconscious?

2. Where does Richard go to find Michael?

3. What is the weather like in Chapter 19?

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

5. What does Richard do when the Duchess offers him a ruby ring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alec give to the Duchess?

2. What letter do the kidnappers ask Alec to write to Richard?

3. How does Lord Horn feel when he finds Richard has broken into his house?

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

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

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

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

8. What objection does Alec pose to writing the letter?

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

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

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