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

2. What kind of shop does Harriett Feke run into while Clarence Hervey is creating a distraction?
(a) A milner's shop.
(b) A shoemaker's shop.
(c) A grocer's shop.
(d) A livery .

3. What almost immediately causes Mr. Hervey to make a mistake?
(a) The sight of Belinda talking with Dr. X.
(b) The sight of Belinda brushing her hair.
(c) The sight of Belinda behind the Spainaird's chair.
(d) The sight of Belinda blowing Mr. Hervey a kiss.

4. On what day of the week does Mrs. Stanhope write the letter to Belinda bout jealousy?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Monday.

5. What does Lady Delacour believe when she learns that Belinda is packing?
(a) That Belinda plans to leave with Helena.
(b) That it's a bluff..
(c) That Belinda is going to Mrs. Stanhope's
(d) That Belinda plans to run away with Mr. Hervey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mr. Hervey's talents that distinguish him at Oxford?

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

3. Why does Mr. Hervey lose the bet he makes with Lady Delacour regarding hoops?

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

5. What does Belinda discover Lady Delacour has done with money Belinda gave her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What kind of person is Anne?

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

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

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

10. How does Mr. Hervey wind up in the water and how is he rescued?

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