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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. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?

2. How does Aubrey respond when Mrs. Scorrier picks fights with him?

3. What is the name of Aubrey's dog that scares Charlotte in Chapter 14?

4. What does Venetia tell her aunt at the end of Chapter 19?

5. What is the name of Conway's new wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Venetia go in search of a hotel at the beginning of Chapter 19?

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

9. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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 setting of the novel. How does the setting affect the plot and the characters? How does Heyer create a realistic portrayal of Regency England?

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

Discuss the social rules and manners that the characters must abide by during this time period. How do these social rules affect the plot and characters of the novel? How do they create barriers in Venetia's and Damerel's relationship? Use two sources in addition to the novel to help support your statements.

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