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

2. What is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?
(a) Lady Susan.
(b) Lady Sophia.
(c) Lady Steeple.
(d) Lady Saunders.

3. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 14?
(a) She genuinely likes Venetia.
(b) She doesn't want people to think she chased Venetia out of her home.
(c) She wants Venetia to return to run the estate.
(d) She realizes Venetia will marry a powerful man.

4. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?
(a) To treat Charlotte like a sister.
(b) To stop Damerel's visits to Undershaw.
(c) To pick and marry a suitor.
(d) To stop handling the estate finances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Venetia unable to sleep during her London trip in Chapter 16?

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

3. Why does Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?

4. Why does Mrs. Scorrier stop interfering in Aubrey's affairs after awhile?

5. How is Charlotte's demeanor described to the reader?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Venetia go in search of a hotel at the beginning of Chapter 19?

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

3. Why doesn't Damerel kiss Venetia in Chapter 9?

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

5. Why does Venetia need to find a new place for Aubrey? What solution does she find?

6. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 15?

7. How does the arrival of Mrs. Scorrier affect the running of Undershaw?

8. What does Venetia talk to her mother about when she meets her for the first time?

9. How does Mrs. Hendred convince Venetia to go out on the town with her and Yardley? Where do they go?

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

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