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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oswald say Venetia can't understand the danger Damerel poses to her?

2. In what manner do Damerel and Venetia speak to each other in Chapter 2?

3. Who owns the manor Venetia lives in?

4. How long does Aubrey stay at the Priory?

5. What does Venetia intend to make with what she picks in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Venetia's younger brother, Aubrey.

2. What does Damerel tell Venetia about his relationship with Lady Sofia in Chapter 6?

3. Why does Venetia hesitate to go looking for Aubrey when he doesn't return home in Chapter 4?

4. What did Lady Denny's daughters think of Lord Damerel?

5. In Chapter 7, what does Damerel reveal is the real reason he returned to the Priory?

6. What dismays Lady Denny in Chapter 3?

7. How does Damerel earn Aubrey's good opinion?

8. Why is Aubrey unhappy to see Yardley and Oswald ride up to the manor in Chapter 1?

9. What is Venetia's relationship with Lady Denny?

10. What does Venetia do that is contrary to convention in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the social rules and manners that the characters must abide by during this time period. How do these social rules affect the plot and characters of the novel? How do they create barriers in Venetia's and Damerel's relationship? Use two sources in addition to the novel to help support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

What is a character foil? Who are the character foils in "Venetia"? Why are these characters examples of character foils? How do they influence the other characters and the plot? Make sure you define character foil and give specific examples of each character's influence on others and the plot by using quotes to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

What is the genre of the novel "Venetia"? Discuss this genre and some common elements of the genre. What are some other novels of this genre?

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