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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 hope for while walking with Sir Lambert down the street in Chapter 19?
(a) That someone will mistake them for a couple.
(b) That someone will gossip about them.
(c) That someone will still want to marry her.
(d) That someone will rescue her.

2. What is the name of Conway's new wife?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Emily.

3. According to Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?
(a) Raise money.
(b) Meet her mother.
(c) Come up with a plan.
(d) Find a husband.

4. Why do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald away?
(a) He requests an adventure.
(b) He threatens to harm Damerel.
(c) They are worried about his behavior.
(d) The villagers gossip about him.

5. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?
(a) To buy supplies in the village.
(b) To the Priory.
(c) To say goodbye to Aubrey.
(d) To her room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?

3. Who is the striking woman who Venetia saw in Chapter 18?

4. What is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?

5. What is Mrs. Hendred constantly worrying about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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

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

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

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