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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How many children does Lady Delacour say she gave birth to during her first five years of marriage?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lady Delacour ask Belinda to help with her pearls?

2. Who promises the gift to the winner?

3. What is to be the prize for the winner of the game between Mr. Hervey and the Spanish gentleman?

4. Who wins the game between Mr. Hervey and the Spainaird?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument does Belinda use to keep Marriott from leaving Lady Delacour's employment?

2. What are the basics of the note Lady Delacour sends to Belinda the day after the ball?

3. What does Lady Delacour say about her conscience with regard to Lawless's death?

4. What is the result when Belinda and Lady Delacour exchange costumes for the ball?

5. Describe the race between Mr. Hervey and Sir Phillip and what does each say about the outcome?

6. How does Mr. Hervey wind up in the water and how is he rescued?

7. What does Mrs. Stanhope say should be Belinda's first actions and what must she avoid, considering the rumors that are circulating?

8. Why does Lady Delacour say that Percival's wife spends so much time with Helena?

9. What plan does Mr. Hervey concoct with regard to Lady Delacour and her daughter and what role does he imagine that Anne will play?

10. How do Belinda and Mr. Hervey convince Lady Delacour to see Helena?

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