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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 does Sir Lambert apologize to Venetia for in Chapter 19?

2. What does Oswald complain to Damerel about in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Lady Steeple breakdown in front of Venetia in Chapter 19?

4. What does Venetia threaten to do if Oswald does not apologize in Chapter 9?

5. How is Sir Lambert described?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Venetia go in search of a hotel at the beginning of Chapter 19?

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

4. Why doesn't Damerel kiss Venetia in Chapter 9?

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

6. Why does Venetia's uncle visit her in Chapter 15?

7. What conflict is Venetia burdened with in Chapter 14?

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

9. Why does Venetia need to find a new place for Aubrey? What solution does she find?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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