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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mrs. Hendred think will change Venetia's mind about Yardley?
(a) A show of money.
(b) A show of sensitivity.
(c) A show of intelligence.
(d) A show of ambition.

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

5. 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) To take her inheritance and go to London.
(c) That she should encourage Yardley's affections.
(d) That he would be surprised if she ever got married.

6. Who is Mrs. Scorrier?
(a) Conway's wife's nurse.
(b) Damerel's aunt.
(c) Undershaw's new housekeeper.
(d) Conway's mother-in-law.

7. What does Lady Denny worry about once she realizes that Venetia loves Damerel?
(a) That Conway will disown her.
(b) That Venetia will lose her inheritance.
(c) That they might marry.
(d) That Venetia will run away to be with him.

8. What does Lady Steeple tell Venetia that she never wanted in Chapter 19?
(a) Children.
(b) To live in the country.
(c) A career.
(d) To get married.

9. Why does Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?
(a) She is upset that she is old enough to have a grown-up daughter.
(b) She is sad her past is affecting Venetia's marriage prospects.
(c) She is saddened to hear her favorite dog died.
(d) She feels guilty for abandoning her children.

10. Where does Damerel take Aubrey in Chapter 10?
(a) Sheffield.
(b) York.
(c) Rotherham.
(d) London.

11. What does Mrs. Hendred think about Yardley as possible husband for Venetia?
(a) She approves of and encourages him.
(b) She likes him. but doesn't think he's a good match for Venetia.
(c) She disapproves of his arrogance.
(d) She suspects he is penniless.

12. What does Venetia set out to find on the morning after she finds out about her mother?
(a) Her father's grave site.
(b) Her birth certificate.
(c) Her mother's hotel.
(d) Her brother's barracks.

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

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 wants to run his estate.
(d) She can't bear to be apart from her daughter.

15. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?
(a) To say goodbye to Aubrey.
(b) To buy supplies in the village.
(c) To the Priory.
(d) To her room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the restaurant that Yardley takes Mrs. Hendred and Venetia to in Chapter 18 described?

2. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?

3. Why does Aubrey's dog begin to bark in Chapter 14?

4. According to Mrs. Hendred, why must Venetia not meet with the striking woman in Chapter 18?

5. What does Venetia realize about Damerel's feelings in Chapter 17?

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