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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who do Venetia and Sir Lambert encounter on the walk home in Chapter 19?
(a) Yardley.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Damerel.
(d) Conway.

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

4. According to Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?
(a) Meet her mother.
(b) Find a husband.
(c) Come up with a plan.
(d) Raise money.

5. What does Aubrey tell Venetia while returning home in a buggy in Chapter 10?
(a) That it would make him happy if she married Damerel.
(b) That he would be surprised if she ever got married.
(c) To take her inheritance and go to London.
(d) That she should encourage Yardley's affections.

6. Where does Venetia spot a striking woman accompanied by a man who looks like the Prince Regent?
(a) At the theater.
(b) At a cafe.
(c) At a park.
(d) At an assembly.

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

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

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

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 could be dangerous.
(c) It would upset Damerel.
(d) It will only cause heart break.

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

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

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

14. What does Philip inform Mrs. Scorrier of in Chapter 15?
(a) That Charlotte has no legal rights at Undershaw.
(b) That Conway has a gambling problem.
(c) That the family fortune is gone.
(d) That a portion of the estate land is to be sold.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Venetia react to Mrs. Scorrier's attempt to make amends?

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

5. Where does Mrs. Scorrier wish to have all of Aubrey's dogs kept?

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