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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. How does Lady Delacour say the lawyers managed to raise money once she and her husband were in distress?

2. What is the question the children ask the doctor about fish?

3. What does Mrs. Stanhope say always follows envy?

4. What almost immediately causes Mr. Hervey to make a mistake?

5. What does Mr. Hervey bring with him when he comes to visit Belinda after the count leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the first meeting between Belinda and Helena.

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

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

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

6. What is Lady Delacour's argument that makes Belinda give in and buy a new dress?

7. What is it that keeps Mr. Hervey from being more pleasant?

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

9. What are the arguments presented by Belinda that prompt Lady Delacour to allow a doctor's presence?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Belinda and Rachel (Virginia). How are the two women similar? How are the different?

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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