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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?
(a) Fifty guineas.
(b) Fifteen dollars.
(c) One hundred fifty guineas.
(d) Fifteen pounds.

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

4. What wakes Belinda the morning after the ball?
(a) Church bells.
(b) A knock at the door.
(c) Lady Delacour's bell.
(d) Dogs barking in the streets.

5. What is the decision Lady Delacour is trying to make regarding a costume?
(a) Comedy or tragedy.
(b) Green or blue.
(c) Goddess or princess.
(d) Royalty or poverty.

6. What is the secret that Lady Delacour reveals to Belinda?
(a) That she is really a shy person.
(b) That she is afraid of her husband.
(c) That she can't dance.
(d) That she's dying.

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

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

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

10. What does Lady Delacour say a man is lost to once he marries?
(a) Love and ballroom events.
(b) Ballroom events and fun..
(c) Gallantry and love.
(d) Fashion and gallantry.

11. 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.

12. What does Mr. Hervey say he's paying ten guineas for?
(a) For the wine .
(b) For a bet he lost.
(c) For dinner.
(d) For having better manners than the others.

13. Where do the men go after Mr. Hervey becomes somewhat drunk?
(a) To Lady Delacour's house.
(b) To Center Street.
(c) To the public baths.
(d) To Hyde Park.

14. 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) Gave it to Lord Delacour.
(d) Spent it on a coach.

15. What does Mr. Hervey say is to be his reward for delivering Belinda's bracelet?
(a) That she'll honor him with a dance.
(b) That she'll give him money.
(c) That he can put it on her arm.
(d) That she'll give him a kiss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. X say is his final judgment on Belinda after their morning's visit?

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

3. What does Belinda send to Margaret Delacour?

4. What kind of shop does Harriett Feke run into while Clarence Hervey is creating a distraction?

5. Why does Lady Delacour ask Belinda to help with her pearls?

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