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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?
(a) To treat Charlotte like a sister.
(b) To stop Damerel's visits to Undershaw.
(c) To pick and marry a suitor.
(d) To stop handling the estate finances.

2. How is the restaurant that Yardley takes Mrs. Hendred and Venetia to in Chapter 18 described?
(a) As fancy.
(b) As shabby.
(c) As rustic.
(d) As modern.

3. What does Venetia tell her aunt at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) That her mother invited Venetia to live with her.
(b) That she is already married.
(c) That she forgave her father.
(d) That she is going home.

4. 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 an assembly.
(d) At the theater.

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

6. What does Venetia find that she enjoys doing in Chapter 16?
(a) Attending the opera.
(b) Visiting art galleries.
(c) Going to tea houses.
(d) Dressing up in new London styles.

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

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

9. What does Venetia have to figure out at the end of Chapter 17?
(a) How to outsmart her aunt.
(b) How to apologize to Yardley.
(c) How to find Conway.
(d) How to get Damerel back.

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

11. Why does Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?
(a) She is saddened to hear her favorite dog died.
(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 feels guilty for abandoning her children.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do Venetia and Sir Lambert encounter on the walk home in Chapter 19?

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

4. What does Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?

5. What is the name of Conway's new wife?

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