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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 Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?

2. What does Venetia finally agree with Mrs. Hendred about in Chapter 18?

3. Why does Mrs. Scorrier stop interfering in Aubrey's affairs after awhile?

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

5. What does Lady Denny worry about once she realizes that Venetia loves Damerel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

8. How does the arrival of Mrs. Scorrier affect the running of Undershaw?

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

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

Discuss the examples of love and romance in the novel "Venetia." What are some examples? Is Venetia a romantic character? Why or why not? Is Damerel a romantic character? How does Heyer infuse romance into the plot? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Venetia and Damerel. How do they feel about one another when they first meet? How do their feelings progress as the novel progresses? What conflicts and obstacles do these characters face? How do they overcome these obstacles? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

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