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

2. How does Venetia react to Mrs. Scorrier's attempt to make amends?
(a) She makes short replies.
(b) She smiles sweetly.
(c) She rolls her eyes.
(d) She hugs Mrs. Scorrier.

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

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

5. What does Sir Lambert apologize to Venetia for in Chapter 19?
(a) Kicking Venetia out of Lady Steeple's room.
(b) Implying that Venetia was after his money.
(c) Saying that Lady Steeple was prettier than Venetia.
(d) Stealing her mother away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Venetia receive a brief note from in Chapter 13?

2. What does Mrs. Hendred think will change Venetia's mind about Yardley?

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

4. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Damerel react when Venetia tells him that she intends to set up house for herself in Chapter 13?

2. Why has Yardley come to London? What does Mrs. Hendred think of Yardley?

3. How does Mrs. Hendred try to meddle in Venetia's affairs?

4. How does Mrs. Scorrier and Charlotte react to a visit from Damerel in Chapter 12?

5. What kind of plan does Venetia come up with in Chapter 18?

6. What conflict is Venetia burdened with in Chapter 14?

7. What does Sir John and Lady Denny do after they hear that Oswald challenged Damerel to a duel?

8. Why isn't Venetia enjoying her London trip?

9. How does Venetia react when she finds out that the woman at the theater is her mother?

10. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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