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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Hervey bring with him when he comes to visit Belinda after the count leaves?
(a) A canary from Helena.
(b) Helena.
(c) A necklace from Helena.
(d) The goldfish from Helena.

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

3. What question does Lady Delacour ask when Sir Phillip says that Mr. Hervey has an emotional attachment elsewhere?
(a) Is her husband in the military?
(b) Is she famous?
(c) Is she rich?
(d) Is she young?

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

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

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

7. What does Helena say she wants to do while her mother is ill?
(a) Helena wants to stay with Lady Delacour.
(b) Helena wants to invite Lady Delacour to visit.
(c) Helena wants to arrange for a nurse.
(d) Helena wants to get regular updates on her mother's condition.

8. What are the two reasons Belinda says she has to protect herself against being in a compromising situation with Mr. Hervey?
(a) She has to live up to the demands of Lady Delecour and Mrs. Stanhope.
(b) She has to find a way to be happy and wealthy.
(c) She has to protect Lady Delecour and herself from gossip.
(d) She has to protect her reputation and her heart.

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

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

11. Who saves Mr. Hervey from drowning?
(a) George.
(b) Sir Phillip.
(c) Percival.
(d) No one, Mr. Hervey can swim.

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

13. Where does Lady Delacour say she's seen a picture of madame de Grignan?
(a) Mr. Hervey's London home.
(b) Lady Stanhope's house
(c) Mr. Hervey's summer house.
(d) Strawberry Hill.

14. What is the question the children ask the doctor about fish?
(a) Where they go when the die.
(b) What they most like to eat.
(c) Whether they can hear.
(d) Whether they can be other colors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?

2. What does Mr. Hervey say was in his way that cost him the race against Sir Phillip?

3. What does Margaret Delacour say about Mr. Hervey after he leaves her home?

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

5. Where does Mr. Hervey go with two other men when they leave Lady Delacour's house?

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