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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 Lady Delacour say the mistress is of no consequence to Belinda?
(a) Because Mr. Hervey would end that relationship before proposing to Belinda.
(b) Because Mr. Hervey won't marry a girl who has been his mistress for so long.
(c) Because she believes the girl is really too young to marry anyway.
(d) Because Mr. Hervey won't want to marry Belinda.

2. What is the secret that Lady Delacour reveals to Belinda?
(a) That she can't dance.
(b) That she's dying.
(c) That she is afraid of her husband.
(d) That she is really a shy person.

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

4. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?
(a) He was hanged for stealing a horse.
(b) He took an overdose of opium.
(c) He was accidentally hit by a carriage.
(d) He was shot by Lord Delacour in a duel.

5. What does Lady Delacour call the little cabinet beyond her bedchamber?
(a) A dressing room.
(b) A cabinet.
(c) A toilette.
(d) A boudoir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Delacour say she won't go to one of the best doctors in the area for her upcoming operation?

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

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

4. Where does the wine merchant live?

5. Who promises the gift to the winner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first meeting between Belinda and Helena.

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

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

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

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 does Dr. X tell Belinda about Lady Delacour's disease?

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

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

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

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