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

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

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

4. What does Mr. Hervey discover about the girl named Helena?
(a) That she was named for Lady Delacour's mother.
(b) That she is very interested in mythology.
(c) That she's Lady Delacour's daughter.
(d) That she hates cherries.

5. What does Belinda send to Margaret Delacour?
(a) A blue macaw.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A canary.
(d) A goldfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anne say when she's invited to a second glass of wine?

2. Who promises the gift to the winner?

3. Where does Lady Delacour say she's seen a picture of madame de Grignan?

4. What color are the liveries brought by Lord Delacour for Lady Delacour's inspection?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lady Delacour say about her conscience with regard to Lawless's death?

3. Describe the race between Mr. Hervey and Sir Phillip and what does each say about the outcome?

4. What Mrs. Stanhope's peculiarity when it comes to writing letters about specific people, places and events?

5. What does Lady Delacour say about the man she'd loved and the reason for marrying Lord Delacour?

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

7. What is Lady Delacour's reaction when Lord Delacour arrives with the livery, and what is his reaction to her statements?

8. What does Mrs. Stanhope say should be Belinda's first actions and what must she avoid, considering the rumors that are circulating?

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

10. What plan does Mr. Hervey concoct with regard to Lady Delacour and her daughter and what role does he imagine that Anne will play?

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