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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 Lady Steeple learn about Venetia that she finds horrible?

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

3. Why do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald away?

4. Where do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald?

5. What do Venetia and Lady Steeple talk about when they meet for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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

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

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

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

10. What does Sir John and Lady Denny do after they hear that Oswald challenged Damerel to a duel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the motif of separation in the novel "Venetia." How does the separation between Venetia and Damerel during Venetia's trip to London affect each of them? Why does Damerel encourage Venetia to go to London and how does this make her feel? What does Venetia spend her time doing while she is away from Damerel? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the dialogue used in the novel "Venetia." What are some terms or phrases that are not used today, but would have been used during the early 19th century? How do the characters speak to one another? How does the dialogue show the social classes of the characters? Strengthen your position by using quotes from the book.

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