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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Michael tell that he is practicing sword fighting?
(a) His mother.
(b) No one.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Lord Horn.

2. Why does Ferris invite Basil to dinner?
(a) To pretend to be Basil's ally.
(b) To poison Basil.
(c) To gather information about Basil's life.
(d) To be able to spend time with Basil's wife.

3. How did Alec once try to kill himself?
(a) By poisoning himself.
(b) By hanging himself.
(c) By slitting his wrists.
(d) By throwing himself off a bridge.

4. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?
(a) He thinks Michael could be a great swordfighter, with practice.
(b) He thinks Michael has already surpassed him.
(c) He thinks Michael could never even become a mediocre swordfighter.
(d) He thinks Michael will always be a mediocre swordfighter.

5. What is the value of the present Richard brings Alec?
(a) It has a small value.
(b) It is extremely valuable.
(c) Its only value is as a doorstop.
(d) It has no value at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ferris want to go help with the rebellion?

2. Where has Lord Ferris promised Katherine she won't have to go again?

3. When Basil, Lord Ferris, and Lord Horn ask Katherine about the life of a swordsman, what does she do?

4. What gift does Richard buy for Alec?

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

(see the answer key)

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