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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 1, Chapters 7 and 8: The Serpentine River and A Family Party.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do the men go after Mr. Hervey becomes somewhat drunk?
(a) To Center Street.
(b) To Lady Delacour's house.
(c) To Hyde Park.
(d) To the public baths.

3. What does Mr. Hervey say he's paying ten guineas for?
(a) For dinner.
(b) For the wine .
(c) For a bet he lost.
(d) For having better manners than the others.

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

5. How old does Lady Delacour say Lord Delacour is?
(a) Sixty-six.
(b) Seventy-six.
(c) Forty-six.
(d) Thirty-six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the plant Lady Delacour uses to encourage guests to leave Mrs. Luttredge's party in favor of her own?

2. What does Belinda say she is reminded of by Lady Delacour's actions?

3. What kind of pot is this plant growing in?

4. What does Lady Delacour say a man is lost to once he marries?

5. What kind of shop does Harriett Feke run into while Clarence Hervey is creating a distraction?

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