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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Priddy once tell Venetia about her mother?
(a) That she had a lovely singing voice.
(b) That she was smart.
(c) That she had a skill for painting.
(d) That she was pretty.

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

3. What is big news in town in Chapter 3?
(a) The hot weather.
(b) The vicar's death.
(c) The summer festival.
(d) Lord Damerel's return.

4. What does Yardley refer to as of "particular delicacy."
(a) Muscle injuries.
(b) Aubrey's emotional state.
(c) The public opinion for Damerel.
(d) Venetia's social standing.

5. 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) His chances are good for winning Venetia's heart.
(d) Damerel, Venetia and Aubrey are too comfortable together.

6. What does Damerel scold Aubrey for in Chapter 4?
(a) Riding a horse.
(b) Trespassing on his estate.
(c) Going out in bad weather.
(d) Not using good judgment.

7. Why is Damerel glad for Aubrey's injury?
(a) It gives him a chance to test out his homemade remedies.
(b) He dislikes Aubrey.
(c) It gives him an excuse to contact Venetia.
(d) He hopes it will cause Aubrey to become more cautious.

8. Why does Venetia have some anger toward Damerel in Chapter 4?
(a) He hasn't tried to contact her.
(b) He gossiped about her in the village.
(c) For his behavior toward Mrs. Denny.
(d) He insulted her.

9. What is one of Lady Denny's daughter's named?
(a) Mary.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Clara.

10. Who first advises Venetia not to go see her ailing brother?
(a) Oswald.
(b) Mrs. Denny.
(c) Mrs. Priddy.
(d) Yardley.

11. What does Yardley assume when he meets Damerel?
(a) That Yardley was a friend of Venetia's father.
(b) That Yardley is there to cause trouble.
(c) That Yardley is a friend to Aubrey.
(d) That Yardley is Mrs. Priddy's son.

12. Why does Venetia's elder brother leave home frequently?
(a) He is in the military.
(b) He travels for business.
(c) He finds the home uncomfortable.
(d) He is searching for his mother.

13. What does Aubrey spend most of his time doing?
(a) Reading.
(b) Riding.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Painting.

14. In Chapter 8, what does Oswald tell Venetia he almost did?
(a) Kicked Damerel.
(b) Had Damerel arrested.
(c) Hit Damerel in the face.
(d) Hugged Damerel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lady Denny act toward Lord Damerel?

2. How does Oswald try to act around Venetia?

3. Who is Aubrey?

4. Why did Venetia think Damerel returned to the Priory?

5. Why is Venetia worried that something is wrong with Aubrey at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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