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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 the surgeon say will cure Lady Delacour's illness?
(a) A special elixir.
(b) Leaving off the drugs.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Exercise.

2. How old is Charles?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. What does Miss St. Pierre do to prove the creature belongs to her?
(a) Sings with it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Calls it by name.
(d) Produces ownership papers.

4. What does Lady Delacour deduce by Belinda's lack of jealousy over Marriott's story?
(a) That Belinda is in love with Mr. Hervey.
(b) That Belinda no longer cares for Mr. Hervey.
(c) That Belinda wants a bird of her own.
(d) That Belinda is tired of listening to Marriott.

5. Why does Lady Delacour tell Dr. X the surgery must be postponed for one day?
(a) Lady Delacour believes Marriott should be with her.
(b) Lady Delacour believes she'll die that night.
(c) Lady Delacour believes the surgeon is in capable.
(d) Lady Delacour believes she might heal without the operation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Belinda believe Mr. Vincent hopes to gain from his time with her?

2. What does Lady Delacour say Lord Delacour's reaction was upon discovering her ailment?

3. What does the servant Champfort tell Lord Delacour about Lady Delacour's illness?

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

5. What wish does Helena make when her mother offers to give her anything she wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to make Mr. Vincent leave Oakly-park?

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

3. What does Belinda believe will be the outcome of Lady Delacour's spending time with the Percivals?

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

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

7. What does Mrs. Feke believe she's seen in Lady Delacour's room and what is her reaction when she finds out it isn't true?

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

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

10. What is known about the clergyman Dr. X recommends to Lady Delacour?

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