4. What is Clara Denny's opinion of Yardley?
(a) She thinks he is strange and disturbed.
(b) She thinks he is pushy and rude.
(c) She thinks he is clever and funny.
(d) She thinks he is handsome, but dimwitted.

5. Why is Yardley threatened by Damerel?
(a) He worries there will be gossip about Damerel and Venetia.
(b) He worries Damerel will attack Aubrey.
(c) He worries Damerel will buy the Undershaw Estate.
(d) He worries Damerel will steal Venetia's heart.

6. What does Damerel tell Venetia about Lady Sophie in Chapter 6?
(a) That Lady Sophia is Venetia's cousin.
(b) That Lady Sophia is dead.
(c) That he and Lady Sophia have a daughter.
(d) That Lady Sophia jilted him.

7. What is one of the things Aubrey and Damerel discussed while Venetia was away?
(a) Damerel's last love affair.
(b) Aubrey's father's hunting skills.
(c) The latest operas in London.
(d) Mrs. Priddy's dislike for Damerel.

8. What tradition did Venetia's father deny her?
(a) A London coming out.
(b) A baptism.
(c) Birthday parties.
(d) An education.

9. Why does Venetia have some anger toward Damerel in Chapter 4?
(a) He gossiped about her in the village.
(b) For his behavior toward Mrs. Denny.
(c) He hasn't tried to contact her.
(d) He insulted her.

10. How does Venetia react when Oswald offers to protect her from Damerel ?
(a) She cries with relief.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She gets angry.
(d) She is touched.

11. Who owns the manor Venetia lives in?
(a) Conway.
(b) Calder.
(c) Carson.
(d) Colin.

12. What about Yardley upsets Aubrey in Chapter 6?
(a) That he takes a drink without being offered one.
(b) That he doubts Aubrey's intelligence.
(c) That he speaks to Venetia rudely.
(d) That he assumes authority when he has none.

13. What does Damerel scold Aubrey for in Chapter 4?
(a) Not using good judgment.
(b) Riding a horse.
(c) Going out in bad weather.
(d) Trespassing on his estate.

14. How does Venetia feel when she awakes in Chapter 5?
(a) Confused.
(b) Worried.
(c) Happy.
(d) Nervous.

15. What does Oswald decide when he visit's the Priory?
(a) He should work with Yardley to get rid of Damerel.
(b) Damerel, Venetia and Aubrey are too comfortable together.
(c) His chances are good for winning Venetia's heart.
(d) That his mother should counsel Venetia about propriety.