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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What group begins a revolt?
(a) The farm workers.
(b) The blacksmiths.
(c) The weavers.
(d) The woodworkers.

3. What does Katherine give to Richard?
(a) A seemingly blank paper.
(b) A rolled-up newspaper.
(c) A small, locked box.
(d) A sealed envelope.

4. Who lives in Riverside?
(a) The immigrants.
(b) The minority political party.
(c) The artists.
(d) The impoverished.

5. Where does the Duchess invite Basil and Mary?
(a) To a dance in her home.
(b) To a picnic on her barge.
(c) To an outing to a local castle.
(d) To a luncheon in the town hall.

6. Who does Lord Horn ask Richard to kill in a letter?
(a) Michael.
(b) Lord Ferris.
(c) Lord Halliday.
(d) The Duchess.

7. When Richard and Alec go out, what does Alec say they need to buy?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Coats.

8. How does Richard kill Brent?
(a) He stabs Brent in the heart.
(b) He stabs Brent in the stomach.
(c) He cracks Brent's neck.
(d) He slits Brent's throat.

9. What does Basil say he considers Lord Ferris to be?
(a) Right-minded and ideological.
(b) Honest and strong-willed.
(c) Thoughtful and humble.
(d) Clever and neutral.

10. How does Michael leave, after his illicit meeting with a woman associated with his lover?
(a) Through the window.
(b) Through a back door.
(c) Through a secret tunnel.
(d) Through the basement.

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

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

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

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

15. Why does Richard go up to the Hill at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) To get paid for a duel.
(b) To go to a funeral.
(c) To find a new client.
(d) To go to a party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?

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

4. Who does Brent insult?

5. What does Applethorpe think of Michael's ability?

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