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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eighteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Venetia intend to make with what she picks in Chapter 2?
(a) Jelly.
(b) Upside-down cake.
(c) Preserves.
(d) Pie.

2. How does Mrs. Hendred know about Venetia's relationship with Damerel?
(a) Venetia spoke his name in her sleep.
(b) Lady Denny wrote her a letter.
(c) Oswald mentioned it to her.
(d) Damerel sent a letter to Venetia.

3. What does Venetia realize about Damerel's feelings in Chapter 17?
(a) That he is still in love with Lady Sophia.
(b) That she mistook his proposal as teasing.
(c) That he gave her up for the sake of a scruple.
(d) That he was never interested in her romantically.

4. What does Venetia note to Oswald about his father.
(a) That he has someone else he wants Oswald to marry.
(b) That he will probably leave Oswald penniless.
(c) That his father is deeply in debt to her family.
(d) That he told her to refuse Oswald's proposals.

5. Why does Venetia visit a neighbor in Chapter 15?
(a) The neighbor owes the Undershaw Estate taxes.
(b) To barter for flour.
(c) To borrow a carriage.
(d) The neighbor's child broke a bone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Venetia refuse to change her behavior just to avoid?

2. Why does Venetia have some anger toward Damerel in Chapter 4?

3. Where does Oswald see Venetia climb a ladder?

4. What does Venetia note she has for the first time in her life in Chapter 5?

5. According to Mrs. Hendred, why must Venetia not meet with the striking woman in Chapter 18?

(see the answer key)

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