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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 Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?

2. Why does Aubrey's dog begin to bark in Chapter 14?

3. What does Mrs. Hendred think will change Venetia's mind about Yardley?

4. What does Sir Lambert apologize to Venetia for in Chapter 19?

5. Who do Venetia and Sir Lambert encounter on the walk home in Chapter 19?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why has Yardley come to London? What does Mrs. Hendred think of Yardley?

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

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

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

Discuss the motif of jealousy in the novel "Venetia." What are some examples of jealousy? What is Oswald jealous of? Is Damerel ever jealous of Venetia's other suitors? What do these feelings tell the reader about the feelings of these characters? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret Heyer's use of irony in the novel "Venetia." What are the three types of irony? What are some examples of irony in the novel? Why might Heyer have chosen to use irony when she does? Quote the text to strengthen your arguments.

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