2. What does Alec do whenever Richard asks about Alec's past?
(a) Alec asks Richard not to question him.
(b) Alec promises to trade Richard one fact about his past for a fact about Richard's.
(c) Alec tells Richard fanciful lies.
(d) Alec refuses to acknowledge that Richard has said anything.

3. What do the commoners do on the night of the Duchess's party?
(a) Break into the homes of the rich while they're away.
(b) Cause a riot in the Old Market.
(c) Have their own party in the slums.
(d) Watch the festivities from the river bank.

4. What are the revolting workers doing?
(a) Starting fires.
(b) Gathering in the streets and chanting.
(c) Gathering weapons for an attack.
(d) Looting noblemens' homes.

5. What weapon does the woman who is accosted by a drunk in the Three Keys Tavern have to defend herself with?
(a) A whip.
(b) A large knife.
(c) A large club.
(d) Brass knuckles.

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

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

8. 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 meet Basil privately.
(c) It asks Lord Ferris to come to a party.
(d) It asks Lord Ferris to ally with Basil.

9. Who insults Hugo?
(a) Ginnie.
(b) Alec.
(c) Rosalie.
(d) Richard.

10. How do Lady Mary Halliday and Duchess Tremontaine describe Michael?
(a) As surly and morose.
(b) As happy and clever.
(c) As handsome and elegant.
(d) As polite and dutiful.

11. What is Basil concerned about, regarding his position as Crescent Chancellor?
(a) Keeping his position from being eliminated.
(b) Consolidating power among his party.
(c) Being reelected.
(d) Getting more power for his position.

12. What does Hugo do after he's insulted?
(a) He laughs and makes a joke of the insult.
(b) He draws his sword and threatens Richard to fight him.
(c) He begins insulting everyone present, one after another.
(d) He leaves before he can get into a fight with Richard.

13. What does the Duchess's barge look like?
(a) A peacock.
(b) A fish.
(c) A leaf.
(d) A swan.

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

15. What state is Richard in when he arrives home after his meeting with Katherine?
(a) He is drugged.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is overly excited and restless.
(d) He is falling asleep.