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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 Mr. Hervey say is to be his reward for delivering Belinda's bracelet?

2. How much is the bet between Lady Delacour and Mr. Hervey regarding hoops?

3. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?

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

5. What does Helena ask to send to her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lady Delacour's reaction when Lord Delacour arrives with the livery, and what is his reaction to her statements?

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

3. What does Lady Delacour say about the man she'd loved and the reason for marrying Lord Delacour?

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

5. What kind of person is Anne?

6. What Mrs. Stanhope's peculiarity when it comes to writing letters about specific people, places and events?

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

8. What does Dr. X tell Belinda about Lady Delacour's disease?

9. What are Belinda's thoughts upon her discovery of having spent three hours in the library alone on the night of the birth-night ball?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a great deal of talk about romantic love, including the fact that Rachel (Virginia) was protected from the outside world by her grandmother in an effort to keep her from romantic entanglements. What do the women of the story look for in romantic love and which of them are most successful in their quest?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Vincent says that Belinda could be more passionate if she had some faults. What does he mean by this statement? What are Belinda's faults? What are her strengths?

Essay Topic 3

What are the most important themes of the story? List examples of each theme within the story.

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