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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the DuVille household do for Whitney before she leaves for England?
(a) They perform a song.
(b) They take her sightseeing.
(c) They throw her a going away party.
(d) They organize a picnic.

2. What year is it in Chapter 1?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1816.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1799.

3. What color is the dress that Whitney wears to her homecoming?
(a) Lavender.
(b) Green.
(c) Red.
(d) Cream.

4. Why does Whitney become nervous at spending so much time with Nicolas?
(a) Whitney doesn't want Paul to hear about her friendship with Nicolas.
(b) Whitney fears that Nicolas might want to ask for her hand.
(c) Whitney likes Nicolas and doesn't want to do something foolish in his presence.
(d) Whitney thinks it improper to spend time with a man for so long.

5. What is Lady Anne fearful of in Chapter 9?
(a) That Whitney will get her heart broken.
(b) That Whitney will be gossiped about.
(c) That Whitney will never marry.
(d) That Whitney will never forget Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does NOT impress Whitney when she has dinner at Clayton's house?

2. Who sends Lord Gilbert a letter in Chapter 8?

3. Where does one of Whitney's cousins corner her alone in Chapter 19?

4. How does Whitney's father react to the letters Whitney writes to him in Chapter 5?

5. What does the letter from Emily say in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clayton parade Whitney around the village in Chapter 20?

2. What changes does Whitney notice at her father's house in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Whitney go downstairs in a servant's dress when Clayton visits in Chapter 17?

4. What happens when Whitney provides Clayton with a horse called Dangerous Crossing to ride?

5. How does Whitney attempt to refuse an examination by Dr. Whitticomb?

6. Why does Whitney become angry and embarrassed during her homecoming?

7. Where does Whitney go at the end of Chapter 2, and what does she vow to accomplish while there?

8. What does Whitney promise to her friend Emily at the beginning of the book?

9. Why are Lord and Lady Gilbert visiting the Stone Estate at the beginning of the book?

10. In Chapter 20, what item does Margaret ask Clayton about, and what does this require Clayton to later explain to Whitney?

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