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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oswald seek from Damerel when he intercepts him on the way home in Chapter 9?
(a) A duel.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) An apology.
(d) A promise.

2. What does Damerel almost do after Oswald leaves in Chapter 9?
(a) Slap Venetia.
(b) Kisses Venetia.
(c) Curse.
(d) Trip over a rake.

3. Who does Venetia receive a lengthy letter from in Chapter 13?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Oswald.
(c) Yardley.
(d) Conway.

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

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

6. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?
(a) Break off their engagement.
(b) Tell his father what he did.
(c) Have Damerel challenge him to a duel.
(d) Report him to the authorities.

7. What is the name of Conway's new wife?
(a) Stephanie.
(b) Emily.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Sarah.

8. Where does Damerel suggest Aubrey go in Chapter 13?
(a) To stay with family in Londin.
(b) Damerel's house.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A monastery.

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

10. What does Venetia tell her aunt at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) That she is going home.
(b) That she is already married.
(c) That she forgave her father.
(d) That her mother invited Venetia to live with her.

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

12. What prompts Aubrey to change his behavior towards Mrs. Scorrier in Chapter 14?
(a) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier has a large fortune.
(b) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier praised him for his intelligence.
(c) Damerel tells Aubrey that he is making things hard on Venetia.
(d) Damerel tells Aubrey that Mrs. Scorrier is deformed too.

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

14. What does Venetia find that she enjoys doing in Chapter 16?
(a) Attending the opera.
(b) Going to tea houses.
(c) Visiting art galleries.
(d) Dressing up in new London styles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Venetia feel when she is busy in Chapter 16?

2. How does Mrs. Hendred react to the restaurant in Chapter 18?

3. What does Venetia set out to find on the morning after she finds out about her mother?

4. Who is the striking woman who Venetia saw in Chapter 18?

5. How does Mrs. Hendred react when she sees the striking woman in Chapter 18?

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