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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. How does Oswald try to act around Venetia?

2. What does Oswald hear as he wanders around Undershaw?

3. What does Oswald talk about often?

4. In what manner is Damerel's letter to Venetia written?

5. How is Edward Yardley described in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Aubrey at the end of Chapter 3? Who helps him?

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

3. How does Venetia feel about her deceased father?

4. What does Oswald see when he enters the barn at Undershaw?

5. What does Venetia decide to do at the beginning of Chapter 2?

6. What does Venetia tell Damerel he is the first to perceive in Chapter 7?

7. Before meeting him, what does Yardley decide he must let Damerel know? What ruins his intention?

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

9. What vexes Yardley at the end of Chapter 1?

10. What does Venetia plan to do with her inheritance? Why does she stay at her brother's estate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author of the novel, Georgette Heyer. Is she a respected novelist? What has she achieved throughout her career? What types of novels does she write? Are there similarities between "Venetia" and her other novels?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how romance novels try to satisfy their readers. What methods are used to please the readers? What elements of a romance novel are necessary to meet the expectations of the reader?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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