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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lady Delacour ask Belinda to help with her pearls?
(a) The pearls are new and she doesn't know how to fasten them.
(b) Because Lady Delacour can't reach the clasp.
(c) So that Belinda can hide her blushes.
(d) She hopes Belinda will compliment her on the pearls.

2. Why does Lady Delacour say she won't go to one of the best doctors in the area for her upcoming operation?
(a) She believes those doctors won't have the latest medical knowledge.
(b) She believes she's found someone with an herbal remedy.
(c) She believes those doctors will cost too much.
(d) She believes any honorable doctor will tell Lord Delacour.

3. What is the first feature to strike Mr. Hervey about Anne?
(a) Her blue eyes.
(b) Her lilting voice and small nose.
(c) Her happiness outweighs everything else.
(d) Her brown eyes.

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

5. What does Mrs. Stanhope say always follows envy?
(a) Jealousy
(b) Scandal..
(c) Public displays of emotion.
(d) Anger.

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

7. What is the advice in the song Dr. X sings just before he prepares to leave for Cambridge?
(a) That it's good to sometimes allow foolishness.
(b) That it's good to give way occasionally to jealousy.
(c) That it's good to have one love at a time.
(d) That it's good for a man to have mistresses.

8. What does Anne say when she's invited to a second glass of wine?
(a) She never has more than one .
(b) She prefers brandy.
(c) She's already had her second.
(d) She never drinks wine.

9. When does Lady Delacour say it's too late for a lady to change her mind?
(a) When she exits the carriage.
(b) Never.
(c) When she leaves the house.
(d) When she walks into the room.

10. What almost immediately causes Mr. Hervey to make a mistake?
(a) The sight of Belinda blowing Mr. Hervey a kiss.
(b) The sight of Belinda talking with Dr. X.
(c) The sight of Belinda behind the Spainaird's chair.
(d) The sight of Belinda brushing her hair.

11. Who wins the game between Mr. Hervey and the Spainaird?
(a) The Spainaird.
(b) The game doesn't end before the party breaks up.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) It's a draw.

12. Why does Lady Delacour say the mistress is of no consequence to Belinda?
(a) Because Mr. Hervey would end that relationship before proposing to Belinda.
(b) Because she believes the girl is really too young to marry anyway.
(c) Because Mr. Hervey won't marry a girl who has been his mistress for so long.
(d) Because Mr. Hervey won't want to marry Belinda.

13. Why does Lord Delacour change his normal routine to have breakfast with the family the day after Helena's arrival?
(a) He wants Lady Delacour to help plan an extravagant ball.
(b) He has learned of Lady Delacour's upcoming operation.
(c) He's pleased that Helena is there.
(d) He's angry and wants Lady Delacour to send her away.

14. What does Lord Delacour ask when he enters the room where Sir Phillip and Belinda are talking about marriage?
(a) He asks if anyone has seen the footman.
(b) He asks how Lady Delacour is doing.
(c) He asks if Belinda is alright.
(d) He asks if Sir Phillip has permission to be alone with Belinda.

15. What does Lady Delacour call the little cabinet beyond her bedchamber?
(a) A cabinet.
(b) A boudoir.
(c) A toilette.
(d) A dressing room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hervery promise to buy for Lady Delacour?

2. What game is the Spanish gentleman talking about at Lady Delacour's party?

3. What does Lady Delacour say caused the final break with her friend, Mrs. Freke?

4. What does Lady Delacour say about Lady Newland's attire when she comes for a visit?

5. How old does Lady Delacour say Lord Delacour is?

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