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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. What does Venetia decide to pick in Chapter 2?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Blackberries.
(c) Rhubarb.
(d) Pears.

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

3. What is Lady Denny's husband's name?
(a) Sir Samuel.
(b) Sir David.
(c) Sir John.
(d) Sir Charles.

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

5. What is the name of Aubrey's dog?
(a) Fitch.
(b) Flurry.
(c) Foster.
(d) Flash.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what are society ladies said not to have done?

2. Why did Venetia think Damerel returned to the Priory?

3. Who does Venetia think would be jealous of Damerel?

4. Who serves as an adviser to Venetia?

5. What does Yardley refer to as of "particular delicacy."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Aubrey unhappy to see Yardley and Oswald ride up to the manor in Chapter 1?

2. What scandalous information does Lady Denny tell Venetia about Lord Damerel?

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

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

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

6. What dismays Lady Denny in Chapter 3?

7. How does Venetia feel about her deceased father?

8. What does Venetia tell Damerel he is the first to perceive in Chapter 7?

9. What does Oswald see when he enters the barn at Undershaw?

10. What does Yardley fuss over Aubrey for in Chapter 5?

(see the answer keys)

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