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

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

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

4. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?

5. Who is Sir Lambert?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What disagreement arises because of Aubrey's dog, Bess, in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Venetia and Damerel. How do they feel about one another when they first meet? How do their feelings progress as the novel progresses? What conflicts and obstacles do these characters face? How do they overcome these obstacles? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. What happens at the end of the novel? Is it expected? Are you satisfied with the ending? Are there any unanswered questions?

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