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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wish does Helena make when her mother offers to give her anything she wants?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A new doll.
(c) A pony.
(d) For Lady Delacour to reunite with Aunt Margaret.

2. What does the surgeon say will cure Lady Delacour's illness?
(a) Leaving off the drugs.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A special elixir.
(d) Exercise.

3. What colors are on the carriage when Marriot arrives with an invitation to Belinda?
(a) White and orange.
(b) Orange and black.
(c) Black and blue.
(d) Blue and white.

4. What does Belinda writer to her aunt about Mr. Hervey?
(a) That he's agreeable but she had believed him to be attached to another woman.
(b) That he's rather homely and she isn't sure she could love him.
(c) That he's too rich and spoiled for her liking.
(d) That he has a series of mistresses and she knows he won't give them up.

5. What is the only item Rachel considers important enough to take with her when she leaves the cottage?
(a) A bullfinch.
(b) A photo of her grandmother.
(c) A Bible.
(d) He grandmother's locket.

6. Why doesn't Mr. Hervey tell Mr. Vincent that the gambling tables at Mrs. Luttridge's house are rigged?
(a) Mr. Hervey wants to teach Mr. Vincent a lesson.
(b) Mr. Hervey hasn't yet figured it out.
(c) Mr. Hervey isn't able to speak to Mr. Vincent alone.
(d) Mr. Hervey doesn't want to embarrass the hosts.

7. What does the author say is the fate of Mr. Champfort?
(a) He landed in the gaol.
(b) The became Mr. Vincent's carriage driver.
(c) He became a gardener for Miss Freke.
(d) He became a beggar.

8. What is the mark that Mr. Hartley says will confirm that Virginia is his daughter?
(a) A discolored spot above her ankle.
(b) A misalignment of her left wrist.
(c) A chicken pox scar on her cheek.
(d) A mole on her temple.

9. What does Marriott say is the first name of Miss St. Pierre?
(a) Mary Jane.
(b) Josephine .
(c) Virginia.
(d) She can't remember.

10. What is the name of the large dog belonging to Mr. Vincent?
(a) Joe.
(b) Jehosaphat.
(c) Juba.
(d) Jona.

11. Who does Lady Delacour say first taught Lord Delacour to drink?
(a) A nun.
(b) A librarian.
(c) No one.
(d) A chaplain.

12. What is the quandary Mrs. Luttridge faces with regard to cheating Mr. Vincent?
(a) Whether she should take all his money or only a large part of it.
(b) Whether she will be able to successfully cheat him.
(c) Whether she should make him marry her niece or simply take his money.
(d) Whether someone will make her give the money back.

13. What are the first words Mrs. Feke says to Mr. Vincent when they meet at Oakly-park?
(a) That she's sorry for scaring Juba.
(b) That she's come with an invitation for Belinda to visit.
(c) That she hopes he's getting better.
(d) That she's putting together a hunting party and wants him to join them.

14. Why does Lady Delacour refuse to have a curtain put up over the glass doors near her bed in the country estate?
(a) She doesn't want to hamper Mr. Hervey's visits.
(b) She likes to open the doors for fresh air.
(c) She doesn't think she has the right to install a curtain.
(d) She enjoys the moonlight.

15. What does Belinda write to her aunt about Phillip Baddely?
(a) That she is greatly attracted and hopes he will follow her.
(b) That she fears his temper.
(c) That she believes him to be handsome but incorrigible.
(d) That she knows a marriage to him would make both miserable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Rachel never taught to write?

2. Where does Marriott say she discovered Mr. Hervey's initials?

3. What does Lady Delacour say is the fatal flaw that keeps her from loving her husband?

4. How old is Charles?

5. Why does Lady Delacour say she believes this?

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