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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is Mrs. Hendred constantly worrying about?
(a) The weather.
(b) Making Venetia a good marriage match.
(c) Venetia wearing current fashions.
(d) Missing the mail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. How is Charlotte's demeanor described to the reader?
(a) As snooty and dull.
(b) As pleasant, but scared.
(c) As demure yet confident.
(d) As bold and brash.

13. Why does Yardley go to London?
(a) To meet a friend on business.
(b) For a political rally.
(c) To shop for new suits.
(d) For a doctor's appointment.

14. Who is Marston?
(a) A squire.
(b) Damerel's servant.
(c) The vicar.
(d) Oswald's friend.

15. What causes Venetia to feel depressed in Chapter 16?
(a) The sudden appearance of Yardley.
(b) Thinking of Damerel.
(c) Having no female friends her own age.
(d) A letter from Mrs. Denny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Damerel almost do after Oswald leaves in Chapter 9?

2. What does Mrs. Hendred think about Yardley as possible husband for Venetia?

3. What does Venetia hope for while walking with Sir Lambert down the street in Chapter 19?

4. According to Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?

5. Why does Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?

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