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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tradition did Venetia's father deny her?
(a) Birthday parties.
(b) An education.
(c) A baptism.
(d) A London coming out.

2. How does Venetia feel when she awakes in Chapter 5?
(a) Worried.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Nervous.

3. Where does Venetia head to pick fruit in Chapter 2?
(a) The Priory.
(b) The riverbank.
(c) A cemetery.
(d) Just outside the village.

4. What is Yardley convinced of in Chapter 1?
(a) That he can get Venetia to marry his son.
(b) That Venetia will marry him.
(c) That he will acquire Venetia's family home.
(d) That Oswald is stealing from Venetia's family.

5. What does Lady Denny's husband do to her dismay in Chapter 3?
(a) Invites Damerel into their home.
(b) Refuses to host a party in their house.
(c) Arranges a marriage for her daughter.
(d) Travels to London without her.

6. Who is the author of "Venetia"?
(a) Anya Seton.
(b) Victoria Holt.
(c) Jane Austen.
(d) Georgette Heyer.

7. How long does Aubrey stay at the Priory?
(a) Eight days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Five days.

8. What does Venetia intend to do with her inheritance?
(a) Travel.
(b) Open a shop in London.
(c) Set up her own house.
(d) Donate it to charity.

9. What does Oswald talk about often?
(a) The places he has been.
(b) Changes he will make to his father's estate.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Medical studies.

10. What does Oswald decide when he visit's the Priory?
(a) He should work with Yardley to get rid of Damerel.
(b) That his mother should counsel Venetia about propriety.
(c) Damerel, Venetia and Aubrey are too comfortable together.
(d) His chances are good for winning Venetia's heart.

11. What does Damerel do after untangling Venetia?
(a) Offers her his horse.
(b) Scolds her.
(c) Kisses her.
(d) Orders her home.

12. How does Oswald view Damerel in Chapter 8?
(a) As a friend.
(b) As a sporting rival.
(c) As a romantic rival.
(d) As a threat to Venetia's innocence.

13. Why is Yardley threatened by Damerel?
(a) He worries Damerel will attack Aubrey.
(b) He worries Damerel will steal Venetia's heart.
(c) He worries Damerel will buy the Undershaw Estate.
(d) He worries there will be gossip about Damerel and Venetia.

14. What does Damerel tell Venetia about Lady Sophie in Chapter 6?
(a) That Lady Sophia is dead.
(b) That he and Lady Sophia have a daughter.
(c) That Lady Sophia is Venetia's cousin.
(d) That Lady Sophia jilted him.

15. What word describes Venetia's life so far?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Adventurous.
(c) Secluded.
(d) Extravagant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lady Denny's daughter's think of Lord Damerel?

2. What does Venetia escape at the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. How did Damerel feel after his affair with Lady Sophia?

4. How is Edward Yardley described in Chapter 1?

5. Who does NOT worry about the propriety of Venetia's visits to the Priory in Chapter 7?

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