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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 she mistook his proposal as teasing.
(b) That he gave her up for the sake of a scruple.
(c) That he was never interested in her romantically.
(d) That he is still in love with Lady Sophia.

2. Who is the striking woman who Venetia saw in Chapter 18?
(a) A duchess.
(b) Venetia's mother.
(c) A famous actress.
(d) Damerel's former lover.

3. Why does Aubrey's dog begin to bark in Chapter 14?
(a) Someone is lurking outside the window.
(b) Aubrey shouts at Mrs. Scorrier.
(c) Mrs. Scorrier hit the dog.
(d) Charlotte goes into labor.

4. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?
(a) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier praised him for his intelligence.
(b) Damerel tells Aubrey that he is making things hard on Venetia.
(c) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier is deformed too.
(d) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier has a large fortune.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?

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

3. Where does Damerel suggest Aubrey go in Chapter 13?

4. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?

5. Where does Mrs. Scorrier wish to have all of Aubrey's dogs kept?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Oswald intercept Damerel on his way home in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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