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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 is the name of the striking woman who Venetia sees in Chapter 18?

2. How is Sir Lambert described?

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

4. What does Mrs. Hendred think will change Venetia's mind about Yardley?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of plan does Venetia come up with in Chapter 18?

2. How does Mrs. Hendred try to meddle in Venetia's affairs?

3. What happens while Venetia, Yardley and Mrs. Hendred attend the theater?

4. What are Aubrey and Venetia shocked to find out upon returning to Undershaw in Chapter 10?

5. How does Mrs. Scorrier and Charlotte react to a visit from Damerel in Chapter 12?

6. What does Mrs. Hendred confess to Venetia at the end of Chapter 17 and how does Venetia react?

7. Why does Oswald intercept Damerel on his way home in Chapter 9?

8. What does Venetia talk to her mother about when she meets her for the first time?

9. Why does Mrs. Scorrier try to make amends with Venetia in Chapter 15?

10. Why does Yardley finally lose interest in Venetia in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of marriage in the novel "Venetia." Why is marriage so important to the characters of the novel? How is marriage portrayed in the novel? How is marriage a hurdle for Venetia? Give examples and quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze and interpret the character Damerel. What are his defining character traits? How is he viewed in society? What obstacles does he face? How does he overcome them? How does he influence the protagonist?

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