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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sir Phillip say he caught sight of the girl to whom Mr. Hervey is attached?
(a) Mr. Hervey brings her to town each month.
(b) He saw her in a tavern.
(c) By calling on her with Mr. Hervey.
(d) By stealth.

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

3. What is Lady Delacour's reaction when Helena hugs her?
(a) She says Helena must come live with her
(b) She screams in pain.
(c) She begins to laugh.
(d) She says Helena has melted her heart..

4. What are Mr. Hervey's talents that distinguish him at Oxford?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Literary.
(c) Social
(d) Mathematical..

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

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

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

8. What does Mr. Hervery promise to buy for Lady Delacour?
(a) A summer house.
(b) A bracelet .
(c) A puppy.
(d) A pair of horses

9. On what day of the week does Mrs. Stanhope write the letter to Belinda bout jealousy?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

10. 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 any honorable doctor will tell Lord Delacour.
(b) She believes those doctors will cost too much.
(c) She believes those doctors won't have the latest medical knowledge.
(d) She believes she's found someone with an herbal remedy.

11. What is to be the prize for the winner of the game between Mr. Hervey and the Spanish gentleman?
(a) A kiss.
(b) A gold candlestick.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A silver chessman.

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

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

14. Why does Sir Phillip say he's not working harder to gain Belinda's affection?
(a) He knows she loves Mr. Hervey.
(b) He says he knows Belinda is too independent to consider marriage .
(c) Wives are too expensive.
(d) She's not really his type.

15. What does Lady Delacour believe when she learns that Belinda is packing?
(a) That Belinda is going to Mrs. Stanhope's
(b) That Belinda plans to leave with Helena.
(c) That Belinda plans to run away with Mr. Hervey.
(d) That it's a bluff..

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lord Delacour ask when he enters the room where Sir Phillip and Belinda are talking about marriage?

2. What does Belinda discover Lady Delacour has done with money Belinda gave her?

3. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?

4. What question does Lady Delacour ask when Sir Phillip says that Mr. Hervey has an emotional attachment elsewhere?

5. What kind of animal is Clarence Hervey driving in order to create a distraction?

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