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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Damerel when they encounter Aubrey at the end of Chapter 3?

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

3. How old is Venetia at the beginning of the novel?

4. What does Damerel do after untangling Venetia?

5. Who is the author of "Venetia"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Venetia hesitate to go looking for Aubrey when he doesn't return home in Chapter 4?

2. What did Mrs. Priddy once tell Venetia about her mother?

3. Describe Venetia's younger brother, Aubrey.

4. What does Yardley warn Venetia of when news of Lord Damerel's return spreads?

5. What did Lady Denny's daughters think of Lord Damerel?

6. What does Damerel announce at the end of Chapter 2?

7. Why is Damerel glad about Aubrey's injury? In what manner does he write to contact Venetia about it and why?

8. What does Yardley fuss over Aubrey for in Chapter 5?

9. How does Damerel earn Aubrey's good opinion?

10. How do Oswald and Yardley each view Damerel in relation to Venetia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. What happens at the end of the novel? Is it expected? Are you satisfied with the ending? Are there any unanswered questions?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author of the novel, Georgette Heyer. Is she a respected novelist? What has she achieved throughout her career? What types of novels does she write? Are there similarities between "Venetia" and her other novels?

Essay Topic 3

What is a character foil? Who are the character foils in "Venetia"? Why are these characters examples of character foils? How do they influence the other characters and the plot? Make sure you define character foil and give specific examples of each character's influence on others and the plot by using quotes to support your statements.

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