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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 Belinda believe Mr. Vincent hopes to gain from his time with her?

2. What is the creature Marriott has found that she tries to return to its owner?

3. Where is Belinda when Mrs. Feke arrives at Oakly-park?

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

5. What is Mr. Vincent doing in chapter twenty-five when Mr. Hervey arrives?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What is the gist of the letter Belinda receives from Mrs. Stanhope after Belinda leaves the Delacour house?

4. What is the basic information Lady Delacour gives Mr. Hervey in the postscript of her letter?

5. Briefly describe Belinda's letter to Mr. Vincent after Mr. Percival tells her about Mr. Vincent's gambling losses.

6. What does Belinda believe will be the outcome of Lady Delacour's spending time with the Percivals?

7. What happens to make Mr. Vincent leave Oakly-park?

8. What is the point of the letter Mr. Vincent shows to Belinda and what is her reaction?

9. Briefly describe the domestic tranquility Belinda finds at Ann's home.

10. What is known about the clergyman Dr. X recommends to Lady Delacour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Four of the main male characters in the book each play an important role in Belinda's life. These are Mr. Hervey, Mr. Vincent, Lord Delacour and Mr. Percival. List the ways the four affect Belinda, her choices and her actions.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Who is Juba? Marriott? Champfort? What does each do to change the lives of the main characters?

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