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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. Which of the following reasons does Lady Delacour give for thinking of Mr. Hervey?

2. What does Miss St. Pierre do to prove the creature belongs to her?

3. What does Anne tell Mr. Vincent he must give Belinda if he wants to gain her affection:

4. Lord Delacour meets Mr. Hervey in the park. What does Lord Delacour tell Mr. Hervey he wants to talk about?

5. What is the name of the plant Lady Delacour is feeding her goldfish?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Feke believe she's seen in Lady Delacour's room and what is her reaction when she finds out it isn't true?

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

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

5. What is the news Lady Boucher brings when she comes to visit Lady Delacour and why does she say she's come to visit?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the most important themes of the story? List examples of each theme within the story.

Essay Topic 2

There are several people identified only by initial, including "Dr. X." What is the reason what is significant about the characters identified in this way?

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Lady Delacour comes to know about Virginia and how she brings Virginia's engagement to an end?

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