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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Damerel glad for Aubrey's injury?
(a) He dislikes Aubrey.
(b) It gives him an excuse to contact Venetia.
(c) It gives him a chance to test out his homemade remedies.
(d) He hopes it will cause Aubrey to become more cautious.

2. How does Oswald try to act around Venetia?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Brave.
(c) Sensitive.
(d) Intelligent.

3. After speaking to Aubrey in Chapter 5, where does Venetia excuse herself to go?
(a) The dining room.
(b) Back home.
(c) Into the garden.
(d) To the lavatory.

4. What is Mrs. Priddy's opinion of Damerel in Chapter 7?
(a) She is indifferent toward Damerel.
(b) She thinks Damerel is a soundrel.
(c) She holds Damerel in high regard.
(d) She is distrustful of Damerel.

5. What is big news in town in Chapter 3?
(a) The hot weather.
(b) The summer festival.
(c) Lord Damerel's return.
(d) The vicar's death.

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

7. What kind of dog does Aubrey have?
(a) A Spaniel.
(b) A Boxer.
(c) A Beagle.
(d) A Terrier.

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

9. What does Aubrey value which Venetia doesn't want to trespass on in Chapter 4?
(a) His independence.
(b) His religious beliefs.
(c) His exercise.
(d) Nature.

10. What word describes Venetia's life so far?
(a) Secluded.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Adventurous.
(d) Extravagant.

11. Whom does Oswald dislike?
(a) The aristocracy.
(b) Crippled people.
(c) Industrialists.
(d) Foreigners.

12. What does Venetia decide to pick in Chapter 2?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Pears.
(d) Rhubarb.

13. What does Venetia say that shocks people?
(a) That she caused her father's death.
(b) That her mother is alive.
(c) That her father haunts the family house.
(d) That she doesn't miss her father.

14. What does Oswald hear as he wanders around Undershaw?
(a) Venetia's laugh.
(b) Music.
(c) Hunting calls.
(d) Damerel shouting.

15. Who does Venetia think would be jealous of Damerel?
(a) Yardley.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Yardley think Venetia will marry him?

2. What is one of Lady Denny's daughter's named?

3. What is the name of Aubrey's dog?

4. Who serves as an adviser to Venetia?

5. How does Damerel react to Yardley's annoying and offensive comments?

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