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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What had Venetia longed to do as a little girl?
(a) Attend a ball.
(b) Stay in London.
(c) Learn how to play violin.
(d) Keep a horse.

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

6. Who does Venetia receive a brief note from in Chapter 13?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Damerel.
(c) Conway.
(d) Oswald.

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

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

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

10. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?
(a) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier praised him for his intelligence.
(b) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier has a large fortune.
(c) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier is deformed too.
(d) Damerel tells Aubrey that he is making things hard on Venetia.

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

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

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

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

15. What do Venetia and Lady Steeple talk about when they meet for the first time?
(a) Venetia's childhood.
(b) The London parties.
(c) Venetia's financial situation.
(d) Damerel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Lambert apologize to Venetia for in Chapter 19?

2. Why is Venetia unable to sleep during her London trip in Chapter 16?

3. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?

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

5. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?

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