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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 1, Chapters 5 and 6: Birthday Dresses and Ways and Means.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotions are evoked by Lady Delacour's history?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Pity.
(d) Admiration.

2. Why does Mr. Hervey lose the bet he makes with Lady Delacour regarding hoops?
(a) The sight of Belinda's hair.
(b) A conversation about marriage.
(c) A knock at the door.
(d) The sound of Lord Delacour's voice.

3. Who does Lady Delacour say is the only man who truly loved her?
(a) Lord Delacour.
(b) Percival.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) Her father.

4. How much does Belinda spend on dresses?
(a) Fifteen pounds.
(b) Fifty guineas.
(c) One hundred fifty guineas.
(d) Fifteen dollars.

5. What does Lady Delacour say caused the final break with her friend, Mrs. Freke?
(a) She'd had an affair with Lord Delacour.
(b) She'd gone to the country with Mrs. Luttridge.
(c) She'd gone to visit Mrs. Stanhope.
(d) She'd had an affair with Mr. Hervey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the servant holding the Lady Delacour's costumes as she tries to make a decision?

2. What does Belinda say she will do with regard to Mr. Hervey's gift?

3. What wakes Belinda the morning after the ball?

4. What does Lady Delacour say Belinda would see if she were to open her eyes?

5. What are Mr. Hervey's talents that distinguish him at Oxford?

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