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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Belinda discover Lady Delacour has done with money Belinda gave her?
(a) Spent it on a coach.
(b) Gave it to Lord Delacour.
(c) Used it to repay Mr. Hervey.
(d) Spent it on horses.

2. What does Sir Phillip have in his hand when he announces to Belinda his intention to marry her?
(a) A stick.
(b) A pendent.
(c) A ring.
(d) A locket.

3. Who promises the gift to the winner?
(a) Belinda.
(b) Lady Delacour.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) Dr. X.

4. What does Lady Delacour say a man is lost to once he marries?
(a) Love and ballroom events.
(b) Ballroom events and fun..
(c) Fashion and gallantry.
(d) Gallantry and love.

5. What color are the liveries brought by Lord Delacour for Lady Delacour's inspection?
(a) Black and blue.
(b) Blue and white.
(c) Orange and white.
(d) Black and orange.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lady Delacour say is the only man who truly loved her?

2. What does Belinda send to Margaret Delacour?

3. What question does Lady Delacour ask when Sir Phillip says that Mr. Hervey has an emotional attachment elsewhere?

4. What kind of shop does Harriett Feke run into while Clarence Hervey is creating a distraction?

5. Who is the first person Lady Delacour and Belinda see when they enter the dance at Lady Singleton's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Delacour say about the ability to change the opinion of a man of genius as compared to a man of stupidity?

2. Why does Lady Delacour say that Percival's wife spends so much time with Helena?

3. What does Mrs. Stanhope say should be Belinda's first actions and what must she avoid, considering the rumors that are circulating?

4. Describe the first meeting between Belinda and Helena.

5. What are the basics of the note Lady Delacour sends to Belinda the day after the ball?

6. What are the arguments presented by Belinda that prompt Lady Delacour to allow a doctor's presence?

7. What does Lady Delacour say should be Helena's fate?

8. How does Mr. Hervey wind up in the water and how is he rescued?

9. Describe the race between Mr. Hervey and Sir Phillip and what does each say about the outcome?

10. Briefly describe the scene in which Sir Phillip announces his intention to propose.

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