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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Damerel almost do after Oswald leaves in Chapter 9?
(a) Curse.
(b) Kisses Venetia.
(c) Slap Venetia.
(d) Trip over a rake.

3. What does Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?
(a) Get Conway to return to Undershaw.
(b) Win Damerel back.
(c) Move permanently to London.
(d) Feign illness.

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

5. What does Sir Lambert apologize to Venetia for in Chapter 19?
(a) Saying that Lady Steeple was prettier than Venetia.
(b) Kicking Venetia out of Lady Steeple's room.
(c) Stealing her mother away.
(d) Implying that Venetia was after his money.

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

7. What does Oswald seek from Damerel when he intercepts him on the way home in Chapter 9?
(a) An apology.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) A promise.
(d) A duel.

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

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

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

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

12. 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 offers to help her find a property.
(c) He tells her she must not.
(d) He laughs at her naivete.

13. What does the striking woman that Venetia sees in Chapter 18 do to Venetia?
(a) She frowns.
(b) She waves at her.
(c) She grins.
(d) She blushes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Damerel suggest Aubrey go in Chapter 13?

3. What is Mrs. Hendred constantly worrying about?

4. What does Aubrey tell Venetia while returning home in a buggy in Chapter 10?

5. What does Venetia have to figure out at the end of Chapter 17?

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