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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Damerel manage to do after just a few moments in Chapter 12?
(a) Offend Charlotte.
(b) Bring Charlotte out of her shell.
(c) Figure out Charlotte is sick.
(d) Frighten Charlotte.

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

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

4. What does Venetia realize about Damerel's feelings in Chapter 17?
(a) That he is still in love with Lady Sophia.
(b) That he gave her up for the sake of a scruple.
(c) That she mistook his proposal as teasing.
(d) That he was never interested in her romantically.

5. Why does Mrs. Scorrier stop interfering in Aubrey's affairs after awhile?
(a) Charlotte threatens to send Mrs. Scorrier away if she doesn't stop.
(b) Venetia says Conway would want Venetia herself to handle Aubrey's affairs.
(c) Mrs. Scorrier can see Aubrey doesn't need her opinions.
(d) Aubrey threatens Mrs. Scorrier angrily.

6. Why do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald away?
(a) They are worried about his behavior.
(b) The villagers gossip about him.
(c) He threatens to harm Damerel.
(d) He requests an adventure.

7. What disturbs Mrs. Hendred about Venetia's conduct?
(a) That she cannot dance.
(b) That she goes out without attendants.
(c) That she gossips.
(d) That she lacks table manners.

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

9. Where does Venetia spot a striking woman accompanied by a man who looks like the Prince Regent?
(a) At a park.
(b) At an assembly.
(c) At the theater.
(d) At a cafe.

10. What does Venetia find that she enjoys doing in Chapter 16?
(a) Attending the opera.
(b) Going to tea houses.
(c) Visiting art galleries.
(d) Dressing up in new London styles.

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

12. How does Damerel react to the news that Venetia plans to set up a house for herself?
(a) He tells her she must not.
(b) He offers to help her find a property.
(c) He laughs at her naivete.
(d) He applauds her for it.

13. How does Mrs. Hendred know about Venetia's relationship with Damerel?
(a) Venetia spoke his name in her sleep.
(b) Damerel sent a letter to Venetia.
(c) Oswald mentioned it to her.
(d) Lady Denny wrote her a letter.

14. Why did Conway send Mrs. Scorrier to Undershaw?
(a) She lost her own home due to debt.
(b) She was causing trouble for him at his post.
(c) She can't bear to be apart from her daughter.
(d) She wants to run his estate.

15. Where does Damerel suggest Aubrey go in Chapter 13?
(a) Damerel's house.
(b) To stay with family in Londin.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A hospital.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 14?

3. What does Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?

4. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?

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

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