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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. What does the servant Champfort tell Lord Delacour about Lady Delacour's illness?
(a) That she has brought the illness on herself.
(b) That she's going to die within a few weeks.
(c) That she's pretending .
(d) That the illness is highly contagious and they are all infected.

2. What's wrong with Rachel's grandmother when Mr. Hervey returns for the second time?
(a) She has polio.
(b) She has broken her hip.
(c) She has measles.
(d) She has palsy.

3. What does Mrs. Feke say is the reason she doesn't read?
(a) Books ruin the ability to think for oneself.
(b) She's too busy.
(c) She's so smart that she has no reason to read.
(d) She has no books available.

4. What is the name of the large dog belonging to Mr. Vincent?
(a) Jehosaphat.
(b) Jona.
(c) Juba.
(d) Joe.

5. What event does Lady Delacour say is about to happen in her letter to Mr. Hervey that she believes will bring him back to town?
(a) Belinda's wedding.
(b) Her own death.
(c) Helena's birthday.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Vincent believe Belinda can never love him as fully as he loves her?

2. What does Lady Delacour say Lord Delacour's reaction was upon discovering her ailment?

3. What does Lady Boucher say about Mr. Hervey's feelings for Belinda?

4. How does Mr. Hervey gain entrance into Mr. Vincent's hotel room?

5. Why doesn't Mr. Hervey tell Mr. Vincent that the gambling tables at Mrs. Luttridge's house are rigged?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the scene that occurs when Mr. Hervey arrives asking if Lady Delacour has received a packet from him.

2. What is the relationship between Belinda and Mr. Vincent at this point and why does Belinda feel this way?

3. What does Mr. Percival say is the cause of so much domestic unrest and what is his opinion of that situation?

4. What is the situation between Lord Delacour and Lady Delacour after she reveals her illness and what is decided with regard to her decision to move to the country for the operation?

5. How does Marriott come to have the information about Mr. Hervey's relationship with a young woman?

6. What is the reaction of Mr. Hervey and Mr. Hartley when Mr. Hervey opens Virginia's letter accepting his proposal?

7. What does Mrs. Feke say she is a champion of and how does that compare with Mr. Percival's opinion?

8. Why does Mr. Vincent plan to tell Belinda about his gambling losses and why does he hesitate?

9. What does Rachel's grandmother ask of Mr. Hervey from her deathbed and what is the conversation that follows?

10. What is the significance of how Lord Delacour goes about dismissing Champfort?

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