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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the invitation to Audley Court revoked in Chapter 7 of Volume 1?
(a) A fire has destroyed the guest wing.
(b) Lord Audley is ill.
(c) The house is under construction.
(d) Lady Audley is ill.

2. Who does Phoebe marry in Chapter 15 of Volume 1?
(a) Robert Audley.
(b) Daniel O'Brien.
(c) Luke Marks.
(d) Mr. Dawson.

3. What else does Robert find in George's trunk that appears to help his investigation?
(a) A letter from Lady Audley.
(b) A book with a love letter tucked inside.
(c) A will naming Robert George's sole heir.
(d) A book with an inscription from Helen.

4. Why does Alicia believe Robert is spending a great deal of time with Lady Audley?
(a) He suspects she is having an affair.
(b) He suspects her in George's disappearance.
(c) He wants to prove she is hurting Lord Audley.
(d) He is in love with her.

5. What impression does Robert get while talking to Luke and Phoebe Marks?
(a) They know nothing about Lady Audley.
(b) They are good friends of Lady Audley.
(c) They know some secret about Lady Audley.
(d) They are blackmailing Lady Audley.

6. Who is the only person who is known to have been at Fig Tree Court in Robert's absence?
(a) A plumber.
(b) Helen Talboys.
(c) Lady Audley.
(d) A blacksmith.

7. Why does Alicia Audley dislike her stepmother?
(a) Lady Audley attracts all the men.
(b) Lady Audley is cruel to her.
(c) Lady Audley is not faithful to Alicia's father.
(d) Lady Audley is abusive to Alicia's father.

8. What is George's emotional state and its cause?
(a) George is bored and ready to leave Robert's company.
(b) George is happy to be back in England.
(c) George is grief stricken over the death of his wife.
(d) George is anxious to face his family.

9. Who is Lucy Graham?
(a) A maid working for the Audleys.
(b) A governess working for the Dawsons.
(c) A sea captain's daughter from Isle of Wight.
(d) A piano teacher in Wildernsea.

10. What recreation do George and Robert decide to participate in in Chapter 9 of Volume 1?
(a) Golfing.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Cricket.

11. Where does Robert finally meet Lady Audley?
(a) Driving in his uncle's carriage.
(b) Driving in his uncle's new automobile.
(c) At Audley Court.
(d) At the river.

12. Who is Captain Maldon?
(a) Robert's cousin.
(b) George's father-in-law.
(c) George's brother.
(d) Robert's father.

13. How does Lady Audley explain the injury Robert notices?
(a) A rose thorn.
(b) A cooking accident.
(c) A clumsy fall.
(d) A tight ribbon.

14. How does Captain Maldon react to the news that someone he knows has been killed?
(a) With excitment.
(b) With shock.
(c) Without surprise.
(d) With indifference.

15. Which house guest proposes marriage to Alicia Audley?
(a) Sir Richard Dawson.
(b) George Talboys.
(c) Robert Audley.
(d) Sir Harry Towers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert choose the inn where he stays after leaving Audley Court?

2. Why can Alicia not show Robert and George Lady Audley's rooms in Chapter 8 of Volume 1 when they come to visit?

3. Why does Robert begin to doubt that George has left England?

4. How does Lady Audley avoid being introduced to George Talboys in Chapter 7 of Volume 1?

5. What is the name of the ship George returns to England on?

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