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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 is holding the gathering which Richard St. Vier shows up to at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Lady Halliday.
(b) Duchess Tremontaine.
(c) Lord Horn.
(d) Lord Karleigh.

2. When Basil, Lord Ferris, and Lord Horn ask Katherine about the life of a swordsman, what does she do?
(a) She tells them about Richard killing Jessamyn.
(b) She tells them she knows nothing of swordsmen.
(c) She makes up a story to tell them.
(d) She tells them about Applethorpe losing his arm.

3. Who does Michael meet and sleep with, when he stands up his lover?
(a) He meets his lover's daughter.
(b) He meets his lover's handmaid.
(c) He meets his lover's girlfriend.
(d) He meets his lover's wife.

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

5. Where has Lord Ferris promised Katherine she won't have to go again?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) Riverside.
(c) Outside his home.
(d) The Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does St. Vier go after the duel?

2. What does the Duchess give to the man Michael believes she is having an affair with?

3. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?

4. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?

5. Who lives in Riverside?

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