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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert tell the doctor that changes his mind about Lady Audley's physical and mental condition?
(a) That she has threatened to kill herself.
(b) That she killed her first husband.
(c) That she has a history of violent behavior.
(d) That she attempted to poison her current husband.

2. Why do Robert and Clara plan a trip to Australia?
(a) To show Georgie where his father made his fortune.
(b) To check on George's property there.
(c) To look for George.
(d) To claim George's fortune.

3. What was Lady Audley attempting to protect when she killed George?
(a) Her position as Lady Audley.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her husband, Lord Audley.
(d) Her child.

4. What does Lady Audley claim happened to her mother when she was only an infant?
(a) She commited suicide.
(b) She went insane.
(c) She died in childbirth.
(d) She was disinherited by her wealthy father.

5. What threat does Lady Audley make against Robert?
(a) She threatens to kill Lord Audley.
(b) She promises to tell her husband they are lovers.
(c) She threatens to kill him.
(d) She promises to throw him in an asylum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert believe Lady Audley might leave Audley Court without his interference?

2. What does Lady Audley claim she attempted to do when George first confronted her with the truth?

3. Why does George return to England shortly before Robert's planned trip to Australia?

4. Who does Lady Audley hope to turn against Robert with a plan she concocts?

5. What place does Sir Michael swear he will never go to again?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Robert suggest is the cause of Lady Audley's lies and deceit?

2. Who does Robert marry and settle down with?

3. What is the doctor's original diagnosis of Lucy Graham Audley?

4. What does Lord Audley promise to do in order to care for Robert?

5. How does Lady Audley react when Robert arrives at Audley Court the following day?

6. How does Lady Audley react when Robert confronts her with all the evidence he has gathered?

7. Where does Lucy tell Robert he can find George?

8. Where does Robert eventually learn George went after leaving Essex?

9. How does Robert feel about his visit to George's family?

10. How does George's father react to the news that George might have been murdered? Why?

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