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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two reasons Belinda says she has to protect herself against being in a compromising situation with Mr. Hervey?
(a) She has to live up to the demands of Lady Delecour and Mrs. Stanhope.
(b) She has to protect Lady Delecour and herself from gossip.
(c) She has to find a way to be happy and wealthy.
(d) She has to protect her reputation and her heart.

2. 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.

3. Why does Margaret Delacour send a note to Lady Delacour?
(a) Asking after Helena's health.
(b) Asking the Delacours to visit.
(c) Warning that she'll be angry if Helena isn't happy.
(d) As a thank-you for the macaw.

4. Why does Lady Delacour say Belinda can't be called upon to chaperon Helena?
(a) Helena will return to the Percival home.
(b) Belinda is soon to be married to Mr. Hervey.
(c) Belinda isn't yet married.
(d) Helena is too jealous of Belinda.

5. Who does Mr. Hervey say will be returning to town as soon as Mr. Horton is well?
(a) Belinda.
(b) Lord Delacour.
(c) Dr. X.
(d) Ann Percival.

6. What does Mr. Hervery promise to buy for Lady Delacour?
(a) A puppy.
(b) A summer house.
(c) A pair of horses
(d) A bracelet .

7. Where does Mrs. Standhope live?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Bath.
(c) Portland.
(d) London.

8. Why does Lady Delacour ask Belinda to help with her pearls?
(a) Because Lady Delacour can't reach the clasp.
(b) The pearls are new and she doesn't know how to fasten them.
(c) So that Belinda can hide her blushes.
(d) She hopes Belinda will compliment her on the pearls.

9. What kind of shop does Harriett Feke run into while Clarence Hervey is creating a distraction?
(a) A milner's shop.
(b) A grocer's shop.
(c) A livery .
(d) A shoemaker's shop.

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

11. What does Helena say she wants to do while her mother is ill?
(a) Helena wants to invite Lady Delacour to visit.
(b) Helena wants to stay with Lady Delacour.
(c) Helena wants to arrange for a nurse.
(d) Helena wants to get regular updates on her mother's condition.

12. What does Mr. Hervey bring with him when he comes to visit Belinda after the count leaves?
(a) A canary from Helena.
(b) A necklace from Helena.
(c) Helena.
(d) The goldfish from Helena.

13. What color are the liveries brought by Lord Delacour for Lady Delacour's inspection?
(a) Black and blue.
(b) Blue and white.
(c) Black and orange.
(d) Orange and white.

14. What does Helena ask to send to her mother?
(a) A blue macaw.
(b) A canary.
(c) Goldfish.
(d) A necklace.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Hervey say was in his way that cost him the race against Sir Phillip?

4. What does the note from Lady Delacour say she's taken that assures Belinda she won't cause another scene?

5. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?

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