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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. According to Venetia, what does she have a time limit to do in Chapter 18?

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

3. What is the name of Conway's new wife?

4. Who do Venetia and Sir Lambert encounter on the walk home in Chapter 19?

5. What had Venetia longed to do as a little girl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sir John and Lady Denny do after they hear that Oswald challenged Damerel to a duel?

2. How does Mrs. Hendred convince Venetia to go out on the town with her and Yardley? Where do they go?

3. Why isn't Venetia enjoying her London trip?

4. Why has Yardley come to London? What does Mrs. Hendred think of Yardley?

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

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

7. What disagreement arises because of Aubrey's dog, Bess, in Chapter 14?

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

9. How does Venetia get along with Sir Lambert?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the examples of love and romance in the novel "Venetia." What are some examples? Is Venetia a romantic character? Why or why not? Is Damerel a romantic character? How does Heyer infuse romance into the plot? 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

What is the genre of the novel "Venetia"? Discuss this genre and some common elements of the genre. What are some other novels of this genre?

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