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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is at Dr. X's home when he returns from Lady Delacour's house?
(a) Mrs. Luttridge.
(b) Belinda.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) Lord Delacour.

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

3. Why does Margaret Delacour send a note to Lady Delacour?
(a) Asking after Helena's health.
(b) As a thank-you for the macaw.
(c) Asking the Delacours to visit.
(d) Warning that she'll be angry if Helena isn't happy.

4. What piece of vanity causes the accident that prompts Lady Delacour's accident?
(a) Lady Delacour refuses to arrive after Mrs. Luttridge.
(b) Mrs. Luttridge refuses to arrive after Lady Delacour.
(c) All the above.
(d) Lady Delacour has young, undisciplined horses.

5. What kind of animal is Clarence Hervey driving in order to create a distraction?
(a) Oxen.
(b) Geese.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Pigs.

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

7. Who is the servant holding the Lady Delacour's costumes as she tries to make a decision?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Marguerite.
(c) Marriott.
(d) Julia.

8. 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 got money charms from gypsies.
(c) They sold shares of Lord Delacour's company.
(d) They inherited money from a rich aunt.

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

10. Where does Mrs. Standhope live?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Portland.
(c) London.
(d) Bath.

11. 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) She hopes Belinda will compliment her on the pearls.
(c) Because Lady Delacour can't reach the clasp.
(d) So that Belinda can hide her blushes.

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

13. What does Belinda say she will do with regard to Mr. Hervey's gift?
(a) Tell Lord Delacour that Lady Delacour asked for the gift.
(b) Pay for it herself.
(c) Ask Lord Delacour to repay Mr. Hervey.
(d) Tell him that Lady Delacour lied.

14. What does Sir Phillip have in his hand when he announces to Belinda his intention to marry her?
(a) A stick.
(b) A pendent.
(c) A ring.
(d) A locket.

15. What does Belinda say she is reminded of by Lady Delacour's actions?
(a) A generous princess.
(b) A spiteful old spinster.
(c) A spoiled actress.
(d) A talented sportswoman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the decision Lady Delacour is trying to make regarding a costume?

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

3. What kind of pot is this plant growing in?

4. What does Lady Delacour call the little cabinet beyond her bedchamber?

5. What are Mr. Hervey's talents that distinguish him at Oxford?

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