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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 Marchman promise to send a note to Elizabeth's uncle proclaiming?

2. How does Elizabeth react when she sees Ian flirting with other women at the party?

3. Where is the tassel hanging that Ian shoots off Robert?

4. How does Ian's card game opponent react to being beaten at a party?

5. Why do Lucinda and Elizabeth arrive at Jake's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elizabeth's friend, Alex, react when Elizabeth's uncle arranges three dates for her with three different suitors?

2. Who is Sir Frances Belhaven?

3. Who is Lord John Marchman?

4. What does the mysterious note that Elizabeth receives tell her to do?

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

6. How does Lord John Marchman react to Elizabeth after their first date together?

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

8. Why does Elizabeth's family decide that it is time for her to be married?

9. What problem arises when Ian and his friend Jake arrive at the house in Scotland?

10. What is a duenna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

After her parents' deaths, Elizabeth made her debut into high society. First, describe the way Elizabeth was trained for her appearance in society. Then, describe the way high society initially greeted Elizabeth. Was she accepted into high society, or shunned? How can you tell? Give at least two examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

When Elizabeth is first being courted by her suitors, she alters much about herself in order to attract a wealthy mate. First, explain what Elizabeth changed or hid about herself in order to attract men. Why did Elizabeth feel that she could not show her true self in the quest for love? How did the men react to this altered version of Elizabeth's character? How does Elizabeth's alterations directly represent the role of women during this time in high society?

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