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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 is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?

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

3. What does Oswald seek from Damerel when he intercepts him on the way home in Chapter 9?

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

5. How does Venetia feel when she is busy in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the protagonist of the novel, Venetia Lanyon. What are her strengths and weaknesses? What are her defining character traits? Make sure you define the role of the protagonist in writing and support your statements about her traits with specific examples from the novel.

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

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.

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