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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. Why does Mr. Hervey invite Dr. X to accompany him the following morning?
(a) To give an opinion of Lady Delacour.
(b) To share the expense of a coach.
(c) To give an opinion of Belinda.
(d) To try the wares from a new winery.

2. Why does Lady Delacour say Belinda can't be called upon to chaperon Helena?
(a) Belinda is soon to be married to Mr. Hervey.
(b) Helena is too jealous of Belinda.
(c) Helena will return to the Percival home.
(d) Belinda isn't yet married.

3. What does Belinda discover Lady Delacour has done with money Belinda gave her?
(a) Used it to repay Mr. Hervey.
(b) Gave it to Lord Delacour.
(c) Spent it on a coach.
(d) Spent it on horses.

4. What does Dr. X say is his final judgment on Belinda after their morning's visit?
(a) He says she is perfect.
(b) He says she is cold and calculating.
(c) He says she is overly cautious.
(d) He says he cannot judge after a single visit.

5. What does Lady Delacour say caused the final break with her friend, Mrs. Freke?
(a) She'd had an affair with Lord Delacour.
(b) She'd gone to visit Mrs. Stanhope.
(c) She'd had an affair with Mr. Hervey.
(d) She'd gone to the country with Mrs. Luttridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of vanity causes the accident that prompts Lady Delacour's accident?

2. What does Sir Phillip have in his hand when he announces to Belinda his intention to marry her?

3. What does Lady Delacour say is the only noise that greatly disturbs her?

4. What does Mr. Hervey say should be used to crown him after a while in the wine merchant's shop?

5. What does Mrs. Stanhope say always follows envy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What argument does Belinda use to keep Marriott from leaving Lady Delacour's employment?

3. What kind of person is Anne?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Belinda realize about people who seem happy, including Lady Delacour?

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