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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accepts Count Mondevale's proposal to marry Elizabeth?

2. During their duel, where does Robert shoot Ian?

3. What card game does Ian engage in at the party where he meets Elizabeth?

4. What is Elizabeth concerned about when she realizes she will be alone with Ian in the cabin?

5. Which word is used to describe Ian on the day when Elizabeth meets him for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elizabeth react the first time Ian kisses her?

2. Why does Elizabeth think that Valerie tricked her into meeting Ian at the greenhouse?

3. Who raised Elizabeth when she was growing up?

4. How does Elizabeth react when she realizes that her traveling group has left without her?

5. What happens during the duel between Ian and Robert?

6. Why does Elizabeth run away from Ian after their meal at the cottage?

7. What is a duenna?

8. Who is Sir Frances Belhaven?

9. What rumors does Valerie begin to spread about Elizabeth and Ian?

10. Who is Viscount Mondevale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ian's relationship with his grandfather, the Duke of Stanhope, is a strained one. First, explain what Ian's relationship with his grandfather was like before he met Elizabeth. Then, compare / contrast that the relationship he had with his grandfather after he met Elizabeth. What was the catalyst to the change in this relationship? By the end of the novel, do you think Ian regrets reaching out to his grandfather again? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Elizabeth finds herself alone with Ian for the first time, she acts differently than she did when meeting with any of the other romantic suitors. First, explain how Elizabeth acted leading around men leading up to her meeting with Ian at the cottage. Then, compare / contrast that behavior with Elizabeth's behavior at the cottage. What is it about Ian that prompts Elizabeth to act so out of character?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Elizabeth finds herself frequently confused about her feelings about Ian. Choose two examples of scenes in which Elizabeth is confused about her feelings. What prompts the confusion in each of these scenes? How does Elizabeth get to the bottom of her feelings and desires? What message do you think McNaught is attempting to give the readers about the mentality of women at the time in which this novel is set? Do you agree with this message? Why or why not?

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