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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the servant holding the Lady Delacour's costumes as she tries to make a decision?
(a) Jessica.
(b) Marriott.
(c) Julia.
(d) Marguerite.

2. Why does Sir Phillip say he's not working harder to gain Belinda's affection?
(a) She's not really his type.
(b) He says he knows Belinda is too independent to consider marriage .
(c) He knows she loves Mr. Hervey.
(d) Wives are too expensive.

3. What does Mr. Hervey say should be used to crown him after a while in the wine merchant's shop?
(a) Pearls
(b) Vine leaves.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

4. Why does Lord Delacour change his normal routine to have breakfast with the family the day after Helena's arrival?
(a) He has learned of Lady Delacour's upcoming operation.
(b) He's pleased that Helena is there.
(c) He wants Lady Delacour to help plan an extravagant ball.
(d) He's angry and wants Lady Delacour to send her away.

5. What does Belinda send to Margaret Delacour?
(a) A blue macaw.
(b) A goldfish.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A canary.

6. What does Margaret Delacour say about Mr. Hervey after he leaves her home?
(a) That he was a prude.
(b) That he was younger than she'd first believed.
(c) That he wasn't what she expected.
(d) That he was a vain man.

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

8. What almost immediately causes Mr. Hervey to make a mistake?
(a) The sight of Belinda brushing her hair.
(b) The sight of Belinda blowing Mr. Hervey a kiss.
(c) The sight of Belinda behind the Spainaird's chair.
(d) The sight of Belinda talking with Dr. X.

9. Who wins the game between Mr. Hervey and the Spainaird?
(a) It's a draw.
(b) The Spainaird.
(c) Mr. Hervey.
(d) The game doesn't end before the party breaks up.

10. What does Belinda say she will do with regard to Mr. Hervey's gift?
(a) Tell Lord Delacour that Lady Delacour asked for the gift.
(b) Ask Lord Delacour to repay Mr. Hervey.
(c) Pay for it herself.
(d) Tell him that Lady Delacour lied.

11. What piece of vanity causes the accident that prompts Lady Delacour's accident?
(a) Lady Delacour refuses to arrive after Mrs. Luttridge.
(b) Lady Delacour has young, undisciplined horses.
(c) All the above.
(d) Mrs. Luttridge refuses to arrive after Lady Delacour.

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

13. What does Lady Delacour say a man is lost to once he marries?
(a) Gallantry and love.
(b) Ballroom events and fun..
(c) Love and ballroom events.
(d) Fashion and gallantry.

14. What does Lady Delacour believe when she learns that Belinda is packing?
(a) That Belinda is going to Mrs. Stanhope's
(b) That Belinda plans to run away with Mr. Hervey.
(c) That Belinda plans to leave with Helena.
(d) That it's a bluff..

15. 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) The sound of Lord Delacour's voice.
(d) A knock at the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lord Delacour believe he will find behind the locked door in Lady Delacour's bedchamber?

2. Why does Mr. Hervey invite Dr. X to accompany him the following morning?

3. Where does Mr. Hervey go with two other men when they leave Lady Delacour's house?

4. What question does Lady Delacour ask when Sir Phillip says that Mr. Hervey has an emotional attachment elsewhere?

5. What color are the liveries brought by Lord Delacour for Lady Delacour's inspection?

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