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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 Venetia's uncle come to Undershaw in Chapter 15?

2. How does Venetia react to Mrs. Scorrier's attempt to make amends?

3. What causes Venetia to feel depressed in Chapter 16?

4. How does Mrs. Hendred react to the restaurant in Chapter 18?

5. What does Oswald complain to Damerel about in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Venetia need to find a new place for Aubrey? What solution does she find?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character Damerel. What are his defining character traits? How is he viewed in society? What obstacles does he face? How does he overcome them? How does he influence the protagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of the novel. How does the setting affect the plot and the characters? How does Heyer create a realistic portrayal of Regency England?

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