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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. When does Belinda read Mr. Hervey's letters?
(a) Early in the morning.
(b) At lunch time.
(c) Whenever they are delivered.
(d) At night.

2. Why does Lady Delacour refuse to have a curtain put up over the glass doors near her bed in the country estate?
(a) She doesn't think she has the right to install a curtain.
(b) She likes to open the doors for fresh air.
(c) She doesn't want to hamper Mr. Hervey's visits.
(d) She enjoys the moonlight.

3. What is the creature Marriott has found that she tries to return to its owner?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bullfinch.
(c) A cat.
(d) A pony.

4. What does Marriott say is the first name of Miss St. Pierre?
(a) Mary Jane.
(b) She can't remember.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Josephine .

5. What is the name of the large dog belonging to Mr. Vincent?
(a) Jehosaphat.
(b) Joe.
(c) Juba.
(d) Jona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rachel offer Mr. Hervey on their first meeting?

2. What does Belinda's letter to Mr. Vincent indicate about her desire to be married?

3. Why does Mr. Percival need the money?

4. What does the author say is the fate of Mr. Champfort?

5. What is the course of action Mrs. Stanhope says Belinda must take in order to prompt her forgiveness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Vincent plan to tell Belinda about his gambling losses and why does he hesitate?

2. What does Rachel's grandmother ask of Mr. Hervey from her deathbed and what is the conversation that follows?

3. What does Mrs. Ormond say would make Virginia excited about learning to write and why does she say she won't use that as an incentive?

4. What does Belinda say she fears might happen if she gives in to Ann's request to become better acquainted with Mr. Vincent?

5. What is the news Lady Boucher brings when she comes to visit Lady Delacour and why does she say she's come to visit?

6. What does Mrs. Luttridge do when she discovers that Mr. Hervey is present and why?

7. How does Mr. Hervey meet Rachel?

8. Briefly describe Belinda's letter to Mr. Vincent after Mr. Percival tells her about Mr. Vincent's gambling losses.

9. Dr. X says there are three classes of people. What are they and what does he say about each?

10. What is the situation between Lord Delacour and Lady Delacour after she reveals her illness and what is decided with regard to her decision to move to the country for the operation?

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