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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 2, Chapters 13, 14 and 15: Sortes Virgilianae, The Exhibition and Jealousy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the plant Lady Delacour uses to encourage guests to leave Mrs. Luttredge's party in favor of her own?
(a) A ferm.
(b) An aloe.
(c) An orchid.
(d) A cannabis.

2. What does Lady Delacour say about Lady Newland's attire when she comes for a visit?
(a) That she's beautiful.
(b) That Lady Delacour wants a dress exactly like that one.
(c) That she already has a dress exactly like that one.
(d) That she's overdressed.

3. Where does Mr. Hervey go with two other men when they leave Lady Delacour's house?
(a) To taste wine.
(b) To a dance.
(c) To gamble.
(d) To a brothel.

4. How many children does Lady Delacour say she gave birth to during her first five years of marriage?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Delacour say the lawyers managed to raise money once she and her husband were in distress?

2. What does Lord Delacour believe he will find behind the locked door in Lady Delacour's bedchamber?

3. What does Helena say she wants to do while her mother is ill?

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

5. What is the secret that Lady Delacour reveals to Belinda?

(see the answer key)

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