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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 Lady Steeple learn about Venetia that she finds horrible?

2. How does Damerel react to the news that Venetia plans to set up a house for herself?

3. What does Venetia realize about Damerel's feelings in Chapter 17?

4. What does Lady Steeple tell Venetia that she never wanted in Chapter 19?

5. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hendred try to meddle in Venetia's affairs?

2. How does Damerel react when Venetia tells him that she intends to set up house for herself in Chapter 13?

3. What does Mrs. Hendred confess to Venetia at the end of Chapter 17 and how does Venetia react?

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

5. How does Venetia react when she finds out that the woman at the theater is her mother?

6. How does the arrival of Mrs. Scorrier affect the running of Undershaw?

7. What does Sir John and Lady Denny do after they hear that Oswald challenged Damerel to a duel?

8. Why isn't Venetia enjoying her London trip?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how romance novels try to satisfy their readers. What methods are used to please the readers? What elements of a romance novel are necessary to meet the expectations of the reader?

Essay Topic 2

What are some romance novel archetypes in the novel "Venetia"? What type of hero is Damerel? What type of heroine is Venetia? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of jealousy in the novel "Venetia." What are some examples of jealousy? What is Oswald jealous of? Is Damerel ever jealous of Venetia's other suitors? What do these feelings tell the reader about the feelings of these characters? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

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