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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. What word did Venetia use to describe Yardley to Damerel?

2. What is the name of Venetia's nurse?

3. After speaking to Aubrey in Chapter 5, where does Venetia excuse herself to go?

4. How is Edward Yardley described in Chapter 1?

5. How does Lady Denny act toward Lord Damerel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Venetia think Damerel means when he says he would not have kissed her had she been with an attendant?

2. What scandalous information does Lady Denny tell Venetia about Lord Damerel?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Damerel reveal is the real reason he returned to the Priory?

4. What dismays Lady Denny in Chapter 3?

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

6. How does Damerel help Venetia in Chapter 2? What does he do after helping her?

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

8. What reasons does Venetia give Oswald for refusing to marry him?

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

10. What does Oswald decide when he is escorted into the room where Aubrey is in Chapter 8?

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 motif of separation in the novel "Venetia." How does the separation between Venetia and Damerel during Venetia's trip to London affect each of them? Why does Damerel encourage Venetia to go to London and how does this make her feel? What does Venetia spend her time doing while she is away from Damerel? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of jealousy in the novel "Venetia." What are some examples of jealousy? What is Oswald jealous of? Is Damerel ever jealous of Venetia's other suitors? What do these feelings tell the reader about the feelings of these characters? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

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