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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Lady Delacour say are Lawless's dying words?
(a) That he loves Lady Delacour and leaves his fortune to her.
(b) That she is innocent and Lord Delacour shouldn't be prosecuted.
(c) That he hadn't meant to hurt anyone.
(d) That he had only borrowed the horse.

3. What does Mr. Hervey say was in his way that cost him the race against Sir Phillip?
(a) A child.
(b) A carriage.
(c) Nothing.
(d) An elm tree.

4. What does Lord Delacour ask when he enters the room where Sir Phillip and Belinda are talking about marriage?
(a) He asks if Sir Phillip has permission to be alone with Belinda.
(b) He asks how Lady Delacour is doing.
(c) He asks if Belinda is alright.
(d) He asks if anyone has seen the footman.

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

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

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

8. What game is the Spanish gentleman talking about at Lady Delacour's party?
(a) Blackjack.
(b) Backgammon..
(c) Chess.
(d) Roulette

9. What question does Lady Delacour ask when Sir Phillip says that Mr. Hervey has an emotional attachment elsewhere?
(a) Is she young?
(b) Is she famous?
(c) Is her husband in the military?
(d) Is she rich?

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

11. Why does Lady Delacour say she won't go to one of the best doctors in the area for her upcoming operation?
(a) She believes those doctors will cost too much.
(b) She believes those doctors won't have the latest medical knowledge.
(c) She believes she's found someone with an herbal remedy.
(d) She believes any honorable doctor will tell Lord Delacour.

12. 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 wants Lady Delacour to help plan an extravagant ball.
(c) He's pleased that Helena is there.
(d) He's angry and wants Lady Delacour to send her away.

13. 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 protect Lady Delecour and herself from gossip.
(b) She has to protect her reputation and her heart.
(c) She has to find a way to be happy and wealthy.
(d) She has to live up to the demands of Lady Delecour and Mrs. Stanhope.

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

15. Why does Mr. Hervey invite Dr. X to accompany him the following morning?
(a) To give an opinion of Belinda.
(b) To try the wares from a new winery.
(c) To share the expense of a coach.
(d) To give an opinion of Lady Delacour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Belinda discover Lady Delacour has done with money Belinda gave her?

2. Where does the wine merchant live?

3. Where does Mrs. Stanhope say Belinda's bracelet was found?

4. What does Dr. X say is his final judgment on Belinda after their morning's visit?

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

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