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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Delacour call the little cabinet beyond her bedchamber?

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

3. Why does Margaret Delacour send a note to Lady Delacour?

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

5. What is the first feature to strike Mr. Hervey about Anne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lady Delacour say should be Helena's fate?

2. What does Lady Delacour say about the man she'd loved and the reason for marrying Lord Delacour?

3. What Mrs. Stanhope's peculiarity when it comes to writing letters about specific people, places and events?

4. What is Lady Delacour's reaction when Lord Delacour arrives with the livery, and what is his reaction to her statements?

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

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

7. What does Lady Delacour say about her feelings for her husband, his family and her own?

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

9. Describe how Mr. Hervey learns Helena's true identity, his reaction and how he later apologizes for having spoken out about it.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the roles of Mrs. Feke and Mrs. Luttridge to the story. How does each woman impact the lives of the major characters?

Essay Topic 2

Lady Delacour believes that she is dying. How does this belief impact her actions and emotions? How does she come to know that she is not dying and how does this change her attitude?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Belinda's affection for Mr. Hervey with her affection for Mr. Vincent. How are the two men different, and how do these differences affect Belinda's relationship with each?

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