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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 lose the bet he makes with Lady Delacour regarding hoops?
(a) A knock at the door.
(b) A conversation about marriage.
(c) The sight of Belinda's hair.
(d) The sound of Lord Delacour's voice.

2. Why does Sir Phillip say he's not working harder to gain Belinda's affection?
(a) Wives are too expensive.
(b) He knows she loves Mr. Hervey.
(c) She's not really his type.
(d) He says he knows Belinda is too independent to consider marriage .

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

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

5. What does Lord Delacour believe he will find behind the locked door in Lady Delacour's bedchamber?
(a) Expensive clothing.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Signs of gambling debts.
(d) A man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal is Clarence Hervey driving in order to create a distraction?

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

3. How much is the bet between Lady Delacour and Mr. Hervey regarding hoops?

4. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?

5. Why does Lord Delacour change his normal routine to have breakfast with the family the day after Helena's arrival?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the arguments presented by Belinda that prompt Lady Delacour to allow a doctor's presence?

2. What are the basics of the note Lady Delacour sends to Belinda the day after the ball?

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

4. What does Lady Delacour say should be Helena's fate?

5. What kind of person is Anne?

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

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

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

9. What is it that keeps Mr. Hervey from being more pleasant?

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

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