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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 1, Chapters 11 and 12: Difficulties and The Macaw.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margaret Delacour say about Mr. Hervey after he leaves her home?
(a) That he was a prude.
(b) That he was younger than she'd first believed.
(c) That he wasn't what she expected.
(d) That he was a vain man.

2. What does Lady Delacour say is the only noise that greatly disturbs her?
(a) Marriott's macaw..
(b) Noisy footmen at the door.
(c) The peal of children's laughter.
(d) The screech of people arguing.

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

4. Who is the first person Lady Delacour and Belinda see when they enter the dance at Lady Singleton's house?
(a) Lady Singleton.
(b) Mr. Hervey.
(c) Lord Singleton.
(d) Marriott.

5. What does Mr. Hervey discover about the girl named Helena?
(a) That she is very interested in mythology.
(b) That she was named for Lady Delacour's mother.
(c) That she hates cherries.
(d) That she's Lady Delacour's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the advice in the song Dr. X sings just before he prepares to leave for Cambridge?

2. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?

3. Why does Sir Phillip say he's not working harder to gain Belinda's affection?

4. What does Belinda say she will do with regard to Mr. Hervey's gift?

5. What are the two reasons Belinda says she has to protect herself against being in a compromising situation with Mr. Hervey?

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