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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Venetia longed to do as a little girl?
(a) Stay in London.
(b) Attend a ball.
(c) Learn how to play violin.
(d) Keep a horse.

2. What is the name of Aubrey's dog that scares Charlotte in Chapter 14?
(a) Bonnie.
(b) Mary.
(c) Bess.
(d) Molly.

3. According to Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?
(a) Find a husband.
(b) Raise money.
(c) Meet her mother.
(d) Come up with a plan.

4. What does Lady Steeple tell Venetia that she never wanted in Chapter 19?
(a) Children.
(b) To get married.
(c) A career.
(d) To live in the country.

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

6. Why does Yardley go to London?
(a) To shop for new suits.
(b) To meet a friend on business.
(c) For a political rally.
(d) For a doctor's appointment.

7. What does Oswald complain to Damerel about in Chapter 9?
(a) Being away from London.
(b) Damerel's actions with Venetia.
(c) Venetia's flirtatiousness.
(d) Oswald's father.

8. How does Venetia react to Mrs. Scorrier's attempt to make amends?
(a) She makes short replies.
(b) She hugs Mrs. Scorrier.
(c) She rolls her eyes.
(d) She smiles sweetly.

9. What does Mrs. Hendred think will change Venetia's mind about Yardley?
(a) A show of ambition.
(b) A show of sensitivity.
(c) A show of money.
(d) A show of intelligence.

10. What do Venetia and Lady Steeple talk about when they meet for the first time?
(a) Venetia's childhood.
(b) Venetia's financial situation.
(c) The London parties.
(d) Damerel.

11. Why does Aubrey's dog begin to bark in Chapter 14?
(a) Aubrey shouts at Mrs. Scorrier.
(b) Charlotte goes into labor.
(c) Mrs. Scorrier hit the dog.
(d) Someone is lurking outside the window.

12. How does Aubrey respond when Mrs. Scorrier picks fights with him?
(a) He storms out of the house.
(b) He retreats to his bedroom.
(c) He is more than happy to fight back.
(d) He politely agrees with her.

13. What does Venetia try to come up with a plan to do in Chapter 18?
(a) Feign illness.
(b) Get Conway to return to Undershaw.
(c) Win Damerel back.
(d) Move permanently to London.

14. How does Mrs. Hendred react to the restaurant in Chapter 18?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is disgusted.
(d) She is impressed.

15. What is Mrs. Hendred constantly worrying about?
(a) Making Venetia a good marriage match.
(b) The weather.
(c) Missing the mail.
(d) Venetia wearing current fashions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the dog that angers Mrs. Scorrier and Charlotte have in common?

2. What does Mrs. Scorrier demand of Venetia in Chapter 13?

3. Why did Conway send Mrs. Scorrier to Undershaw?

4. How is Charlotte's demeanor described to the reader?

5. What does Lady Denny worry about once she realizes that Venetia loves Damerel?

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