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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hendred react to the restaurant in Chapter 18?
(a) She is disgusted.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is amused.
(d) She is impressed.

2. How does Mrs. Hendred react when she sees the striking woman in Chapter 18?
(a) She becomes upset.
(b) She gets excited.
(c) She gasps.
(d) She laughs.

3. Who does Venetia receive a lengthy letter from in Chapter 13?
(a) Oswald.
(b) Conway.
(c) Yardley.
(d) Her aunt.

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

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

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

7. What is the name of Conway's new wife?
(a) Emily.
(b) Stephanie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Charlotte.

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

9. Why does Venetia visit a neighbor in Chapter 15?
(a) The neighbor's child broke a bone.
(b) The neighbor owes the Undershaw Estate taxes.
(c) To barter for flour.
(d) To borrow a carriage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Venetia longed to do as a little girl?

2. Where does Damerel take Aubrey in Chapter 10?

3. What does Damerel manage to do after just a few moments in Chapter 12?

4. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 14?

5. What does Lady Steeple tell Venetia that she never wanted in Chapter 19?

(see the answer keys)

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