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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does St. Vier go after the duel?
(a) To the home of a prominent lord.
(b) To the council building.
(c) To his rented home in Riverside.
(d) Out of the country.

2. What does the note from Basil to Lord Ferris ask?
(a) It asks Lord Ferris to give himself up.
(b) It asks Lord Ferris to come to a party.
(c) It asks Lord Ferris to meet Basil privately.
(d) It asks Lord Ferris to ally with Basil.

3. How does swordfighting change how Michael feels about himself?
(a) He is becoming more haughty and has false pride.
(b) He is becoming sullen and withdrawn.
(c) He is more unsure of himself.
(d) He has more dignity and self-confidence.

4. What do Alec and Richard laugh at, about Lord Horn's letter?
(a) His noble seal.
(b) His spelling.
(c) His choice of paper.
(d) His handwriting.

5. What entertainment does the Duchess have at her party?
(a) Sword fighting.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) A jester.
(d) A circus troupe.

6. What do the wealthy people on the river throw to each other during the Duchess's festivities?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Food.
(c) Sparklers.
(d) Strings of beads.

7. How has Alec lost most of his money?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Betting on races.
(c) Betting on fights.
(d) Playing dice.

8. How does Michael feel about the Duchess?
(a) He is jealous of her.
(b) He hates her for being superficial.
(c) He is attracted by her.
(d) He is irritated by her.

9. Who is Michael Godwin having an affair with?
(a) Lord Halliday.
(b) Lord Horn.
(c) Richard St. Vier.
(d) Bertram Rossilion.

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

11. What time of day is it when Richard wakes at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) The middle of the night.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) Late morning.
(d) Early morning.

12. Where is the Three Keys Tavern located?
(a) In the center of The Hill.
(b) In the center of Riverside.
(c) Between Riverside and the Old Market.
(d) Between Riverside and The Hill.

13. What is Lady Godwin's son Michael's reaction to his mother's conversation with Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is fascinated.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He is sad.

14. What does Michael Godwin ask Richard?
(a) If Richard is frightened when he duels.
(b) If Richard makes a lot of money as a swordsman.
(c) If Richard feels guilt about killing people in duels.
(d) If Richard will train him to sword fight.

15. Where do Richard and Alec decide to go together?
(a) The city hall.
(b) The Hill.
(c) The Old Market.
(d) The park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives on the Hill?

2. Over what meal do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine discuss the duel?

3. Who does Michael meet and sleep with, when he stands up his lover?

4. What is Lord Horn's position on swordsmen's right to refuse a job?

5. Why does Basil return home early?

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