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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip inform Mrs. Scorrier of in Chapter 15?
(a) That Charlotte has no legal rights at Undershaw.
(b) That the family fortune is gone.
(c) That a portion of the estate land is to be sold.
(d) That Conway has a gambling problem.

2. How does Aubrey respond when Mrs. Scorrier picks fights with him?
(a) He storms out of the house.
(b) He is more than happy to fight back.
(c) He retreats to his bedroom.
(d) He politely agrees with her.

3. How does Venetia react to Mrs. Scorrier's attempt to make amends?
(a) She makes short replies.
(b) She hugs Mrs. Scorrier.
(c) She smiles sweetly.
(d) She rolls her eyes.

4. Where do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald?
(a) On a holiday to France.
(b) To a monastery.
(c) To stay with his Uncle.
(d) To a university.

5. Why does Venetia visit a neighbor in Chapter 15?
(a) The neighbor owes the Undershaw Estate taxes.
(b) The neighbor's child broke a bone.
(c) To barter for flour.
(d) To borrow a carriage.

6. Why does Mrs. Priddy dote on Charlotte?
(a) Charlotte is pregnant.
(b) Charlotte reminds Mrs. Priddy of her dead daughter.
(c) Charlotte is pretty.
(d) Charlotte and Mrs. Priddy are related.

7. What does Aubrey tell Venetia while returning home in a buggy in Chapter 10?
(a) That it would make him happy if she married Damerel.
(b) That she should encourage Yardley's affections.
(c) To take her inheritance and go to London.
(d) That he would be surprised if she ever got married.

8. How is Sir Lambert described?
(a) As flirtatious.
(b) As quiet.
(c) As jolly.
(d) As standoffish.

9. What is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?
(a) Lady Steeple.
(b) Lady Susan.
(c) Lady Saunders.
(d) Lady Sophia.

10. What do the dog that angers Mrs. Scorrier and Charlotte have in common?
(a) They are both pregnant.
(b) They both like to eat carrots.
(c) They are both named after royalty.
(d) They are both blue-eyed.

11. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?
(a) To stop handling the estate finances.
(b) To stop Damerel's visits to Undershaw.
(c) To treat Charlotte like a sister.
(d) To pick and marry a suitor.

12. What does Lady Steeple learn about Venetia that she finds horrible?
(a) That her father is dead.
(b) That she lived in isolation.
(c) That she isn't married.
(d) That she was kicked out of her home.

13. According to Mrs. Hendred, why must Venetia not meet with the striking woman in Chapter 18?
(a) It could be dangerous.
(b) It will only cause heart break.
(c) It would upset Damerel.
(d) It will ruin her reputation.

14. How does Mrs. Hendred react when she sees the striking woman in Chapter 18?
(a) She gasps.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She gets excited.
(d) She becomes upset.

15. Who is Sir Lambert?
(a) Venetia's latest suitor.
(b) Lady Steeple's husband.
(c) An acquaintance of Venetia's uncle.
(d) A politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hendred react to the restaurant in Chapter 18?

2. What causes Venetia to feel depressed in Chapter 16?

3. What does the striking woman that Venetia sees in Chapter 18 do to Venetia?

4. Who do Venetia and Sir Lambert encounter on the walk home in Chapter 19?

5. What do the servants do when Mrs. Scorrier asks them to do anything?

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