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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 say she believes this?
(a) She knows Marriott will recover .
(b) She has seen what she believes to be visions foretelling her death.
(c) She has suddenly had a decrease in pain.
(d) She has heard rumors of the surgeon's incompetence.

2. Why doesn't Mr. Hervey tell Mr. Vincent that the gambling tables at Mrs. Luttridge's house are rigged?
(a) Mr. Hervey isn't able to speak to Mr. Vincent alone.
(b) Mr. Hervey doesn't want to embarrass the hosts.
(c) Mr. Hervey wants to teach Mr. Vincent a lesson.
(d) Mr. Hervey hasn't yet figured it out.

3. Why does Belinda say she'll take over Marriott's duty to attend Lady Delacour during her surgery?
(a) Belinda wants to prove her loyalty and order Marriott away.
(b) Belinda promised and Mariott is incapable.
(c) Marriott is tending Helena who has fallen ill.
(d) Marriott has gone to the village to order food.

4. What does the surgeon say will cure Lady Delacour's illness?
(a) Leaving off the drugs.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A special elixir.
(d) Exercise.

5. What does Belinda believe Mr. Vincent hopes to gain from his time with her?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A mistress.
(d) Only friendship.

6. What does Lady Delacour say Lord Delacour's reaction was upon discovering her ailment?
(a) He was afraid.
(b) He wasn't surprised because he already knew.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was shocked.

7. Why does Lady Delacour say she approves of the relationship between Belinda and Mr. Vincent?
(a) Because it would be a good marriage for Belinda.
(b) Because Belinda's aunt would approve.
(c) Because Mr. Vincent is rich.
(d) Because it makes Mr. Hervey jealous.

8. Where does Belinda go to pick up Helena?
(a) The Percival house.
(b) The study.
(c) School.
(d) Margaret Delacour's house.

9. Who does Lady Boucher say told her that Mr. Hervey is to be married?
(a) Margaret Delacour.
(b) Lord Delacour.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) Mr. Hartley.

10. What idea does Mr. Hervey have after reading a story by Rousseau?
(a) To educate a wife for himself.
(b) To absent himself from the vain society women.
(c) To find a pauper family to bring into his own home.
(d) To marry Belinda as soon a possible.

11. What reason does Lord Delacour give for dismissing Champfort?
(a) Lord Delacour says that Champfort is too old to be of value.
(b) Lord Delacour says that Champfort argued with him.
(c) Lord Delacour says that Champfort lied about Lady Delacour.
(d) Lord Delacour says that Champfort stole money.

12. What does Belinda writer to her aunt about Mr. Hervey?
(a) That he has a series of mistresses and she knows he won't give them up.
(b) That he's rather homely and she isn't sure she could love him.
(c) That he's agreeable but she had believed him to be attached to another woman.
(d) That he's too rich and spoiled for her liking.

13. What wish does Helena make when her mother offers to give her anything she wants?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A new doll.
(c) A pony.
(d) For Lady Delacour to reunite with Aunt Margaret.

14. What deal does Mrs. Feke offer to entice Belinda to attend a ball at Harrowgate?
(a) Attend and have Mrs. Feke for a sworn friend.
(b) Attend and find many men looking for wives.
(c) Attend and have an incredible evening of dancing.
(d) Attend and learn more about women's rights.

15. Who is caught trespassing at the house?
(a) Dr. X.
(b) Mrs. Feke.
(c) A hunter.
(d) An apple thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Delacour say will be required of the man Belinda chooses as a husband?

2. What does Lady Boucher say about Mr. Hervey's feelings for Belinda?

3. What does the servant Champfort tell Lord Delacour about Lady Delacour's illness?

4. What does the author say is the fate of Mr. Champfort?

5. What happens to Mr. Vincent on the day before his wedding?

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