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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 Alexandra do when Jordan asks if she wants him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Vows over and over that she does.
(c) Cries.
(d) Says she is not sure.

2. What does Filbert say when Alexandra asks if all is prepared?
(a) No because Fawkes won't cooperate.
(b) No because the guests from London have not yet arrived.
(c) He does not understand why she is throwing a party for such an undeserving husband.
(d) Yes, except the cake from London has not yet arrived.

3. What does Jordan feel about Alexandra right after the family gets back from the church?
(a) That she has aged terribly in the year or so he is gone.
(b) That she must have been coerced into marrying again.
(c) That she is a typical greedy, selfish woman.
(d) That she is too compliant to others' wishes.

4. What is another mistake Alexandra makes at the ball?
(a) Standing in the gardens unchaperoned.
(b) Refusing a dance request.
(c) Openly admiring two of Jordan's ex-lovers.
(d) Laughing too loudly.

5. Why does Jordan decide not to divorce Alexandra?
(a) He wants to learn more about her behavior from reliable people.
(b) It would take too long and he wants an heir.
(c) He does not want to cause the family a scandal.
(d) He secretly adores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the poisoning affect Jordan?

2. What does Jordan do when Alexandra meets him for sherry in the drawing room?

3. What is Alexandra endangering?

4. What happens when Jordan and Lord Camden are talking?

5. What does the Duchess see about Alexandra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anthony tell Alexandra that begins her getting over grieving Jordan?

2. What happens to Nordstrom?

3. Why is Alexandra's status as a young, desirable widow worrisome to the Dowager Duchess?

4. How is Anthony and Alexandra's marriage halted just before the pronouncement of husband and wife?

5. What two small mistakes does Alexandra make on the night of her coming out?

6. What does everyone not know about Jordan at the time of Alexandra's coming out ball?

7. What does Jordan initiate on the picnic and how does it reveal his feelings for Alexandra?

8. Describe the scene when Bertie confesses and the aftermath.

9. Why does Jordan postpone his official duties for the day?

10. Why does the Dowager ask Lord Ponsonby to dance with Alexandra and how does she respond?

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