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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Edward Yardley described in Chapter 1?
(a) As stubborn.
(b) As compassionate.
(c) As slow-witted.
(d) As anxious.

2. What tradition did Venetia's father deny her?
(a) An education.
(b) A baptism.
(c) Birthday parties.
(d) A London coming out.

3. What do Venetia and Damerel talk about in the garden in Chapter 6?
(a) Aubrey's travels.
(b) Life in the village.
(c) Their fathers.
(d) Herbs.

4. Who is Damerel?
(a) A Lord.
(b) A Baron.
(c) An Earl.
(d) A Duke.

5. Who does NOT worry about the propriety of Venetia's visits to the Priory in Chapter 7?
(a) Lady Denny.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Yardley.
(d) Aubrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Venetia react when Oswald offers to protect her from Damerel ?

2. How does Damerel get Yardley to leave the Priory?

3. What does Venetia intend to do with her inheritance?

4. What word did Venetia use to describe Yardley to Damerel?

5. What is one of Lady Denny's daughter's named?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Damerel glad about Aubrey's injury? In what manner does he write to contact Venetia about it and why?

2. How does Venetia feel about her deceased father?

3. How do Oswald and Yardley each view Damerel in relation to Venetia?

4. What does Venetia plan to do with her inheritance? Why does she stay at her brother's estate?

5. Why does Venetia hesitate to go looking for Aubrey when he doesn't return home in Chapter 4?

6. What happens to Aubrey at the end of Chapter 3? Who helps him?

7. Describe Venetia's younger brother, Aubrey.

8. How does Oswald view Damerel's return?

9. What does Venetia do that is contrary to convention in Chapter 2?

10. What reasons does Venetia give Oswald for refusing to marry him?

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