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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Lady Delacour say it's too late for a lady to change her mind?
(a) When she leaves the house.
(b) When she walks into the room.
(c) Never.
(d) When she exits the carriage.

2. How does Lady Delacour say Lawless died?
(a) He was hanged for stealing a horse.
(b) He was shot by Lord Delacour in a duel.
(c) He took an overdose of opium.
(d) He was accidentally hit by a carriage.

3. What does Lord Delacour believe he will find behind the locked door in Lady Delacour's bedchamber?
(a) Signs of gambling debts.
(b) Expensive clothing.
(c) A man.
(d) Drugs.

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

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

6. Who promises the gift to the winner?
(a) Mr. Hervey.
(b) Dr. X.
(c) Belinda.
(d) Lady Delacour.

7. Who saves Mr. Hervey from drowning?
(a) Sir Phillip.
(b) George.
(c) No one, Mr. Hervey can swim.
(d) Percival.

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

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

10. What is the first feature to strike Mr. Hervey about Anne?
(a) Her lilting voice and small nose.
(b) Her happiness outweighs everything else.
(c) Her blue eyes.
(d) Her brown eyes.

11. What does Mrs. Stanhope say always follows envy?
(a) Public displays of emotion.
(b) Anger.
(c) Jealousy
(d) Scandal..

12. 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 was a vain man.
(d) That he wasn't what she expected.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Hervey discover about the girl named Helena?

2. Who does Lady Delacour say is the only man who truly loved her?

3. Where do the men go after Mr. Hervey becomes somewhat drunk?

4. Why does Mr. Hervey lose the bet he makes with Lady Delacour regarding hoops?

5. When does Lady Delacour say Belinda will be free to have a relationship with Mr. Hervey?

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