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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) Whenever they are delivered.
(b) Early in the morning.
(c) At night.
(d) At lunch time.

2. What does Anne tell Mr. Vincent he must give Belinda if he wants to gain her affection:
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Time.
(c) Money.
(d) Flattery.

3. Why does Ann suggest this number of days to wait before Belinda makes a decision regarding Mr. Vincent's proposal?
(a) It's a month.
(b) It's the number of days Ann waited before accepting Mr. Percival's proposal.
(c) It's the number of days typically suggested in fairy tales.
(d) It's a week.

4. Why doesn't Mr. Hervey tell Mr. Vincent that the gambling tables at Mrs. Luttridge's house are rigged?
(a) Mr. Hervey hasn't yet figured it out.
(b) Mr. Hervey doesn't want to embarrass the hosts.
(c) Mr. Hervey isn't able to speak to Mr. Vincent alone.
(d) Mr. Hervey wants to teach Mr. Vincent a lesson.

5. What does Mrs. Feke say is Mr. Vincent's reason for remaining at Oakly-park?
(a) Mr. Vincent's carriage broke down and he has no transportation.
(b) Mr. Vincent has been ill.
(c) Juba is afraid to return to Harrowgate.
(d) Belinda's presence there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that causes a delay in his plan?

2. Why does Virginia say she hopes her father is rich?

3. What is the name of the plant Lady Delacour is feeding her goldfish?

4. Why does Lady Delacour tell Dr. X the surgery must be postponed for one day?

5. What does Lady Delacour deduce by Belinda's lack of jealousy over Marriott's story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What is the relationship between Belinda and Mr. Vincent at this point and why does Belinda feel this way?

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

5. What is the reaction of Mr. Hervey and Mr. Hartley when Mr. Hervey opens Virginia's letter accepting his proposal?

6. What is the significance of how Lord Delacour goes about dismissing Champfort?

7. What does Mrs. Feke say she is a champion of and how does that compare with Mr. Percival's opinion?

8. What does Lord Delacour tell Mr. Hervey about his ability to judge the character of a person?

9. Briefly describe the domestic tranquility Belinda finds at Ann's home.

10. Very briefly describe the meeting between Helena and Lady Delacour when Helena returns home from school.

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