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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aubrey tell Venetia while returning home in a buggy in Chapter 10?
(a) That it would make him happy if she married Damerel.
(b) To take her inheritance and go to London.
(c) That she should encourage Yardley's affections.
(d) That he would be surprised if she ever got married.

2. Who is Mrs. Scorrier?
(a) Conway's wife's nurse.
(b) Damerel's aunt.
(c) Conway's mother-in-law.
(d) Undershaw's new housekeeper.

3. What does Mrs. Hendred think about Yardley as possible husband for Venetia?
(a) She disapproves of his arrogance.
(b) She likes him. but doesn't think he's a good match for Venetia.
(c) She suspects he is penniless.
(d) She approves of and encourages him.

4. What is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?
(a) Lady Steeple.
(b) Lady Susan.
(c) Lady Sophia.
(d) Lady Saunders.

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

6. Why does Venetia's uncle come to Undershaw in Chapter 15?
(a) To take Aubrey to college.
(b) To invite Venetia to go to London.
(c) To announce a death in the family.
(d) To survey the Undershaw grounds.

7. How is Charlotte's demeanor described to the reader?
(a) As bold and brash.
(b) As demure yet confident.
(c) As pleasant, but scared.
(d) As snooty and dull.

8. Why does Mrs. Priddy dote on Charlotte?
(a) Charlotte and Mrs. Priddy are related.
(b) Charlotte is pregnant.
(c) Charlotte is pretty.
(d) Charlotte reminds Mrs. Priddy of her dead daughter.

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

10. What do the servants do when Mrs. Scorrier asks them to do anything?
(a) Check for Charlotte's approval.
(b) Check with Venetia first.
(c) Do the opposite.
(d) Laugh in her face.

11. How does Venetia feel when she is busy in Chapter 16?
(a) Burdened.
(b) Almost content.
(c) Distracted.
(d) Like she is wasting her time.

12. Where does Venetia go following her visit with her uncle in Chapter 15?
(a) To say goodbye to Aubrey.
(b) To buy supplies in the village.
(c) To the Priory.
(d) To her room.

13. What does the striking woman that Venetia sees in Chapter 18 do to Venetia?
(a) She blushes.
(b) She grins.
(c) She waves at her.
(d) She frowns.

14. What disturbs Mrs. Hendred about Venetia's conduct?
(a) That she gossips.
(b) That she lacks table manners.
(c) That she cannot dance.
(d) That she goes out without attendants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Damerel take Aubrey in Chapter 10?

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

3. What does Damerel almost do after Oswald leaves in Chapter 9?

4. How does Aubrey respond when Mrs. Scorrier picks fights with him?

5. Where do Sir John and Lady Denny send Oswald?

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