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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Helena say she wants to do while her mother is ill?

3. What does Mr. Hervey say was in his way that cost him the race against Sir Phillip?

4. Who does Lady Delacour say is the only man who truly loved her?

5. What is the first feature to strike Mr. Hervey about Anne?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What plan does Mr. Hervey concoct with regard to Lady Delacour and her daughter and what role does he imagine that Anne will play?

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

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

5. What is Lady Delacour's argument that makes Belinda give in and buy a new dress?

6. What does Lady Delacour say should be Helena's fate?

7. What does Mrs. Stanhope say should be Belinda's first actions and what must she avoid, considering the rumors that are circulating?

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

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

10. What does Belinda realize about people who seem happy, including Lady Delacour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What caused the injury that Lady Delacour believes has led to her critical health situation? Describe the situation and the impact on all the characters involved, including Lady and Lord Delacour.

Essay Topic 2

There are several people identified only by initial, including "Dr. X." What is the reason what is significant about the characters identified in this way?

Essay Topic 3

Lady Delacour believes that she is dying. How does this belief impact her actions and emotions? How does she come to know that she is not dying and how does this change her attitude?

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