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

2. Who does Mr. Hervey say will be returning to town as soon as Mr. Horton is well?
(a) Belinda.
(b) Ann Percival.
(c) Lord Delacour.
(d) Dr. X.

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

4. What does Lady Delacour say is the only noise that greatly disturbs her?
(a) The peal of children's laughter.
(b) The screech of people arguing.
(c) Noisy footmen at the door.
(d) Marriott's macaw..

5. Where does Mrs. Standhope live?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Bath.
(c) Portland.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the decision Lady Delacour is trying to make regarding a costume?

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

3. What does Lady Delacour say about Lady Newland's attire when she comes for a visit?

4. Where do the men go after Mr. Hervey becomes somewhat drunk?

5. What does Mr. Hervey say was in his way that cost him the race against Sir Phillip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Belinda's thoughts upon her discovery of having spent three hours in the library alone on the night of the birth-night ball?

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

6. Describe the first meeting between Belinda and Helena.

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

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

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

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

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