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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. Why does Belinda say she'll take over Marriott's duty to attend Lady Delacour during her surgery?

2. Where does Mr. Vincent plan to get the money he owes Mr. Percival?

3. When does Belinda read Mr. Hervey's letters?

4. What reason does Lord Delacour give for dismissing Champfort?

5. How long is the journal Charles sends for Helena to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basic information Lady Delacour gives Mr. Hervey in the postscript of her letter?

2. What does Mrs. Ormond say would make Virginia excited about learning to write and why does she say she won't use that as an incentive?

3. What does Mr. Percival say is the cause of so much domestic unrest and what is his opinion of that situation?

4. What does Rachel's grandmother ask of Mr. Hervey from her deathbed and what is the conversation that follows?

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

6. Dr. X says there are three classes of people. What are they and what does he say about each?

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

8. Briefly describe the scene that occurs when Mr. Hervey arrives asking if Lady Delacour has received a packet from him.

9. Why does Mr. Vincent plan to tell Belinda about his gambling losses and why does he hesitate?

10. How does Mr. Hervey meet Rachel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Belinda and Rachel (Virginia). How are the two women similar? How are the different?

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

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?

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