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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Belinda. Volume 1, Chapters 11 and 12: Difficulties and The Macaw.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the advice in the song Dr. X sings just before he prepares to leave for Cambridge?
(a) That it's good for a man to have mistresses.
(b) That it's good to give way occasionally to jealousy.
(c) That it's good to have one love at a time.
(d) That it's good to sometimes allow foolishness.

3. Where does Mr. Hervey go with two other men when they leave Lady Delacour's house?
(a) To taste wine.
(b) To a brothel.
(c) To a dance.
(d) To gamble.

4. What kind of pot is this plant growing in?
(a) China.
(b) Tiffany glass.
(c) Clay.
(d) Metal.

5. What does Mr. Hervey say is to be his reward for delivering Belinda's bracelet?
(a) That she'll give him a kiss.
(b) That he can put it on her arm.
(c) That she'll give him money.
(d) That she'll honor him with a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes Belinda the morning after the ball?

2. What emotions are evoked by Lady Delacour's history?

3. Why does Sir Phillip say he's not working harder to gain Belinda's affection?

4. What game is the Spanish gentleman talking about at Lady Delacour's party?

5. How much is the bet between Lady Delacour and Mr. Hervey regarding hoops?

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