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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What color are the liveries brought by Lord Delacour for Lady Delacour's inspection?
(a) Black and orange.
(b) Blue and white.
(c) Black and blue.
(d) Orange and white.

5. Why does Lord Delacour change his normal routine to have breakfast with the family the day after Helena's arrival?
(a) He's pleased that Helena is there.
(b) He has learned of Lady Delacour's upcoming operation.
(c) He's angry and wants Lady Delacour to send her away.
(d) He wants Lady Delacour to help plan an extravagant ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hervey say he's paying ten guineas for?

2. Why does Margaret Delacour send a note to Lady Delacour?

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

4. Who is the servant holding the Lady Delacour's costumes as she tries to make a decision?

5. What almost immediately causes Mr. Hervey to make a mistake?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the rivalry between Lady Delacour and Mrs. Luttridge, and Mrs. Stanhope's role in that rivalry.

2. What is the advice Mrs. Stanhope gives Belinda about her reputation?

3. What does Lady Delacour say about the ability to change the opinion of a man of genius as compared to a man of stupidity?

4. Briefly describe the scene in which Sir Phillip announces his intention to propose.

5. Why does Lady Delacour say that Percival's wife spends so much time with Helena?

6. Describe the first meeting between Belinda and Helena.

7. What does Lady Delacour say about her feelings for her husband, his family and her own?

8. Describe how Mr. Hervey learns Helena's true identity, his reaction and how he later apologizes for having spoken out about it.

9. How do Belinda and Mr. Hervey convince Lady Delacour to see Helena?

10. What is the result when Belinda and Lady Delacour exchange costumes for the ball?

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