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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 realize about Damerel's feelings in Chapter 17?
(a) That he was never interested in her romantically.
(b) That he is still in love with Lady Sophia.
(c) That she mistook his proposal as teasing.
(d) That he gave her up for the sake of a scruple.

2. Where do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald?
(a) To stay with his Uncle.
(b) To a monastery.
(c) To a university.
(d) On a holiday to France.

3. What does Lady Steeple learn about Venetia that she finds horrible?
(a) That her father is dead.
(b) That she lived in isolation.
(c) That she isn't married.
(d) That she was kicked out of her home.

4. What does Damerel almost do after Oswald leaves in Chapter 9?
(a) Kisses Venetia.
(b) Slap Venetia.
(c) Curse.
(d) Trip over a rake.

5. How is the restaurant that Yardley takes Mrs. Hendred and Venetia to in Chapter 18 described?
(a) As shabby.
(b) As modern.
(c) As rustic.
(d) As fancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the striking woman that Venetia sees in Chapter 18 do to Venetia?

2. How is Venetia dressed at the beginning of Chapter 19?

3. What does Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?

4. According to Mrs. Hendred, why must Venetia not meet with the striking woman in Chapter 18?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mrs. Hendred confess to Venetia at the end of Chapter 17 and how does Venetia react?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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