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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady Denny's husband do to her dismay in Chapter 3?
(a) Invites Damerel into their home.
(b) Refuses to host a party in their house.
(c) Travels to London without her.
(d) Arranges a marriage for her daughter.

2. How does Damerel get Yardley to leave the Priory?
(a) He offers him lunch.
(b) He asks him to go.
(c) He implies that Venetia will be leaving.
(d) He asks him to fetch medicine from the village.

3. Why does Oswald say Venetia can't understand the danger Damerel poses to her?
(a) She is too innocent.
(b) She is a woman.
(c) She is too stupid.
(d) She is too young.

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

5. What does Yardley refer to as of "particular delicacy."
(a) Muscle injuries.
(b) The public opinion for Damerel.
(c) Venetia's social standing.
(d) Aubrey's emotional state.

6. What does Venetia note she has for the first time in her life in Chapter 5?
(a) A rival.
(b) A beau.
(c) An enemy.
(d) A friend.

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

8. What does Venetia do before going to pick fruit?
(a) Changes her clothes.
(b) Invites her nurse along.
(c) Packs a snack.
(d) Brushes her hair.

9. What does Venetia bring with her to the Priory in Chapter 5?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Books.
(c) Jelly.
(d) Letters.

10. What does Venetia note to Oswald about his father.
(a) That he will probably leave Oswald penniless.
(b) That his father is deeply in debt to her family.
(c) That he has someone else he wants Oswald to marry.
(d) That he told her to refuse Oswald's proposals.

11. What do Venetia and Damerel talk about in the garden in Chapter 6?
(a) Their fathers.
(b) Life in the village.
(c) Aubrey's travels.
(d) Herbs.

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

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

14. What does Venetia notice about Damerel?
(a) He is disfigured.
(b) He is old.
(c) He is sickly.
(d) He is handsome.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aubrey spend most of his time doing?

2. How does Oswald view Damerel in Chapter 8?

3. What makes Oswald self-conscious around Yardley?

4. Why does Venetia's elder brother leave home frequently?

5. Who does Venetia think would be jealous of Damerel?

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