Georgette Heyer - "The Grand Sophy"

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1. Sir Horace calls his darling daughter "my little Sophy". Why is this appellation decidedly comical? Sophy weighs more than the average man Sophy is 5'9" tall Sophy is 35 years old Sophy has very large hands and feet

2. The Honorable Charles Rivenhall, Sophy's cousin and nemesis, holds complete power over his family. Why? He has saved his family from financial ruin He is exceptionally manipulative He is the only adult male in the family He has threatened to cut off their finances

3. Sophy arrives at her cousins' house like a whirlwind. She brings various gifts for the children, including noisome pets. Which animal does she NOT have in tow? A Persian cat A monkey A parrot An Italian greyhound

4. Charles Rivenhall is completely against his sister Cecilia marrying a penniless poet. When Sophy learns of his opposition, what does she do? She tells Cecilia to listen to Charles She encourages Cecilia's romance She warns the poet off She tries to seduce the poet herself

5. Sophy is quite an anomaly in the eyes of her well-bred relatives. She does many things that are simply not acceptable for a lady to do. What is the one social breach she does not commit? She buys her own horses She lets many men kiss her She makes bank transactions She uses (male) slang

6. While Sophy meddles in Cecilia's romantic affairs, she is also disgusted with Charles' love life. Why is she determined to break up his engagement? She wants Charles for herself She thinks Charles is in love with someone else Charles' fiancee comes from a poor family Charles' fiancee makes everyone miserable

7. When Charles' brother falls into the hands of moneylenders, Sophy charges to the rescue. How does she convince the moneylender to stop his debt collection? She uses her feminine charm She pulls a pistol on him She begs and pleads for mercy She sells her carriage to the moneylender

8. Although Sophy's outrageous behavior frequently irritates Charles, he can't help but notice her many good traits as well. Which act of kindness pierces his heart? When Sophy gives him her horse When Sophy nurses his ill sister When Sophy gives her jewels to Cecilia When Sophy takes care of his dogs

9. After a long struggle, Charles admits that he is in love with Sophy. He states that Sophy has the power to create many emotions within him and predicts that she will do all of the following EXCEPT: Stun him Shock him Disappoint him Madden him

10. In the end, the two sparring lovers are finally united. Sophy declares that Charles does not really love her, to which he replies: "I hold you in the highest regard." "Of course I love you, goose!" "I don't. I dislike you excessively!" "I have always loved you, dearest!"