View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 1, Chapters 5 and 6: Birthday Dresses and Ways and Means.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lady Delacour say the lawyers managed to raise money once she and her husband were in distress?
(a) She doesn't care how.
(b) They inherited money from a rich aunt.
(c) They got money charms from gypsies.
(d) They sold shares of Lord Delacour's company.

2. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?
(a) He was shot by Lord Delacour in a duel.
(b) He was accidentally hit by a carriage.
(c) He took an overdose of opium.
(d) He was hanged for stealing a horse.

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

4. Who does Lady Delacour say is the only man who truly loved her?
(a) Her father.
(b) Mr. Hervey.
(c) Percival.
(d) Lord Delacour.

5. What does the note from Lady Delacour say she's taken that assures Belinda she won't cause another scene?
(a) Whiskey
(b) Aspirin.
(c) Mint tea.
(d) Opium.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is the bet between Lady Delacour and Mr. Hervey regarding hoops?

2. What emotions are evoked by Lady Delacour's history?

3. Who is the servant holding the Lady Delacour's costumes as she tries to make a decision?

4. Where does Lady Delacour say she's seen a picture of madame de Grignan?

5. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 253 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample