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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 he was never interested in her romantically.
(d) That she mistook his proposal as teasing.

2. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 14?
(a) She doesn't want people to think she chased Venetia out of her home.
(b) She realizes Venetia will marry a powerful man.
(c) She wants Venetia to return to run the estate.
(d) She genuinely likes Venetia.

3. 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.

4. What do the servants do when Mrs. Scorrier asks them to do anything?
(a) Check for Charlotte's approval.
(b) Check with Venetia first.
(c) Laugh in her face.
(d) Do the opposite.

5. What does Venetia finally agree with Mrs. Hendred about in Chapter 18?
(a) That Yardley is a good match for her.
(b) That it wouldn't do for her to take up house.
(c) That Aubrey is better off on his own.
(d) That she should give up on Damerel.

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

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

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

9. Where does Mrs. Scorrier wish to have all of Aubrey's dogs kept?
(a) In his room.
(b) In a pen.
(c) In the barn.
(d) On the terrace.

10. How is Venetia dressed at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) In the latest fashion.
(b) In her country style clothes.
(c) As a boy.
(d) In clothes warmer than the season requires.

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

12. Why does Venetia's uncle come to Undershaw in Chapter 15?
(a) To take Aubrey to college.
(b) To survey the Undershaw grounds.
(c) To invite Venetia to go to London.
(d) To announce a death in the family.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Charlotte's demeanor described to the reader?

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

4. Who is Marston?

5. Who does Venetia receive a brief note from in Chapter 13?

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