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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. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Mrs. Scorrier stop interfering in Aubrey's affairs after awhile?

3. What is the name of Conway's new wife?

4. Where does Venetia spot a striking woman accompanied by a man who looks like the Prince Regent?

5. What does Mrs. Hendred think about Yardley as possible husband for Venetia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conflict is Venetia burdened with in Chapter 14?

2. What does Venetia talk to her mother about when she meets her for the first time?

3. Why doesn't Damerel kiss Venetia in Chapter 9?

4. Why has Yardley come to London? What does Mrs. Hendred think of Yardley?

5. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 15?

6. Why does Yardley finally lose interest in Venetia in Chapter 19?

7. Why does Venetia go in search of a hotel at the beginning of Chapter 19?

8. How does Mrs. Scorrier and Charlotte react to a visit from Damerel in Chapter 12?

9. What happens while Venetia, Yardley and Mrs. Hendred attend the theater?

10. What are Aubrey and Venetia shocked to find out upon returning to Undershaw in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the character Damerel. What are his defining character traits? How is he viewed in society? What obstacles does he face? How does he overcome them? How does he influence the protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

What are the different social classes in Regency England? What social class is Venetia a part of? How does Heyer illustrate the social divide during this time period? How are the actions of the principle and secondary characters influenced by their social classes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dialogue used in the novel "Venetia." What are some terms or phrases that are not used today, but would have been used during the early 19th century? How do the characters speak to one another? How does the dialogue show the social classes of the characters? Strengthen your position by using quotes from the book.

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