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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 Rachel offer Mr. Hervey on their first meeting?
2. Why does Virginia say she hopes her father is rich?
3. Why was Rachel never taught to write?
4. Who is caught trespassing at the house?
5. What is the first piece of news Lady Boucher shares with Lady Delacour?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is known about the clergyman Dr. X recommends to Lady Delacour?
3. Briefly describe the scene that occurs when Mr. Hervey arrives asking if Lady Delacour has received a packet from him.
4. Why does Mr. Vincent plan to tell Belinda about his gambling losses and why does he hesitate?
5. How does Mr. Hervey meet Rachel?
6. How is Mrs. Feke injured and what is her reaction?
7. What does Belinda believe will be the outcome of Lady Delacour's spending time with the Percivals?
8. What is the basic information Lady Delacour gives Mr. Hervey in the postscript of her letter?
9. What does Mr. Percival say is the cause of so much domestic unrest and what is his opinion of that situation?
10. How does Marriott come to have the information about Mr. Hervey's relationship with a young woman?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Belinda's friendship with Lady Delacour. The relationship undergoes several upheavals over time. List at least two obstacles facing the friendships of the two women and how they overcome these to remain friends.
Essay Topic 2
When Mr. Vincent loses money gambling, Mr. Hervey and Lord Delacour intervene. What is the role of each and what are their motivations? What is Mr. Vincent's reaction to losing the money? What is Mr. Percival's reaction? Why does each character react in this way?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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