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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. According to Mrs. Scorrier, what does Charlotte have a horror of?
(a) Deformity.
(b) Poverty.
(c) The dark.
(d) Blood.

2. Where does Damerel suggest Aubrey go in Chapter 13?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A monastery.
(c) Damerel's house.
(d) To stay with family in Londin.

3. How is Venetia dressed at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) In the latest fashion.
(b) As a boy.
(c) In clothes warmer than the season requires.
(d) In her country style clothes.

4. Who does Venetia receive a brief note from in Chapter 13?
(a) Oswald.
(b) Conway.
(c) Aubrey.
(d) Damerel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Venetia feel when she is busy in Chapter 16?

2. How is the restaurant that Yardley takes Mrs. Hendred and Venetia to in Chapter 18 described?

3. What does Oswald seek from Damerel when he intercepts him on the way home in Chapter 9?

4. What is the name of Aubrey's dog that scares Charlotte in Chapter 14?

5. How does Mrs. Hendred know about Venetia's relationship with Damerel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Venetia's uncle visit her in Chapter 15?

3. What disagreement arises because of Aubrey's dog, Bess, in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

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

8. What are Aubrey and Venetia shocked to find out upon returning to Undershaw in Chapter 10?

9. What happens while Venetia, Yardley and Mrs. Hendred attend the theater?

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

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