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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Oswald tell Venetia he almost did?
(a) Hit Damerel in the face.
(b) Kicked Damerel.
(c) Hugged Damerel.
(d) Had Damerel arrested.

2. How does Yardley speak to Venetia in in Chapter 3?
(a) As though she cannot hear.
(b) Like an army commander.
(c) As though he's speaking to a child.
(d) As though she can't understand English.

3. On their first meeting, what does Yardley decide Damerel must know?
(a) That Yardley will marry Venetia.
(b) That the villiagers want Damerel to leave.
(c) That he doesn't approve of Damerel.
(d) That Aubrey is emotionally unstable.

4. What does Venetia intend to do with her inheritance?
(a) Open a shop in London.
(b) Travel.
(c) Donate it to charity.
(d) Set up her own house.

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

6. What does Damerel announce at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) He will soon leave his estate again.
(b) He will stay longer than planned.
(c) He saw Conway in the village.
(d) He never wants to see Venetia again.

7. How did Damerel feel after his affair with Lady Sophia?
(a) Accomplished.
(b) Endangered.
(c) Used.
(d) Embarrassed.

8. Why is Venetia worried that something is wrong with Aubrey at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) His dog returns alone.
(b) He did not come home for lunch.
(c) He said he would be back in ten minutes.
(d) His horse can be seen wandering on a ridge.

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

10. In what manner is Damerel's letter to Venetia written?
(a) In code.
(b) In rhyme.
(c) Formally.
(d) Comically.

11. What is Lady Denny's husband's name?
(a) Sir Charles.
(b) Sir Samuel.
(c) Sir John.
(d) Sir David.

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

13. What does Venetia escape at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) A boring conversation with Aubrey.
(b) The complaints of her staff.
(c) Her stuffy bedroom.
(d) Having to visit with Yardley.

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

15. What is one of Lady Denny's daughter's named?
(a) Mary.
(b) Dolly.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Clara.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Damerel?

2. How long does Aubrey stay at the Priory?

3. How does Oswald try to act around Venetia?

4. What is the name of Venetia's family estate?

5. Who is the author of "Venetia"?

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