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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 Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?

2. Why does Mrs. Priddy dote on Charlotte?

3. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Damerel take Aubrey in Chapter 10?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What are the different social classes in Regency England? What social class is Venetia a part of? How does Heyer illustrate the social divide during this time period? How are the actions of the principle and secondary characters influenced by their social classes?

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