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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. What does Damerel manage to do after just a few moments in Chapter 12?

2. What does Venetia finally agree with Mrs. Hendred about in Chapter 18?

3. What does Lady Denny worry about once she realizes that Venetia loves Damerel?

4. Why does Venetia's uncle come to Undershaw in Chapter 15?

5. According to Mrs. Scorrier, what does Charlotte have a horror of?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Venetia's uncle visit her in Chapter 15?

7. Why does Yardley finally lose interest in Venetia in Chapter 19?

8. How does Damerel react when Venetia tells him that she intends to set up house for herself in Chapter 13?

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

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

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

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

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?

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