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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. With whom does Robert find himself comparing Clara Talboys?

2. Where did Lime Walk get its name?

3. Who begins to have doubts about Lady Audley's accusations against Robert?

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

5. How does Lady Audley make herself cry when she goes to speak to Lord Audley?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What letter does Phoebe give to Lady Audley on her visit?

4. Why does Robert visit a Mrs. Vincent?

5. What does Lady Audley tell her husband about her walk with Robert?

6. Why does Robert send Alicia to be with her father?

7. Why does Robert return to Essex after swearing to never step foot in Audley Court again?

8. Why does Phoebe come to visit Lady Audley the night after Lady Audley's discussion with Robert?

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

10. How does Lord Audley react to his wife's tale of betrayal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following character relationships in detail, discussing how these relationships affect the developing plot and the themes of the novel, using information from the text to support your arguments:

1) Helen and George

2) George and Lady Audley

3) Robert and Lady Audley

4) Sir and Lady Audley.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Lady Audley repetitively lie to Robert in order to keep him and George Talboys from visiting Audley Court? Why does Robert not realize what Lady Audley is trying to do? How does George react when he sees the portrait of Lady Audley? How does Lady Audley act after finally meeting George Talboys? Should these behaviors have clued the other characters into the situation? How do these reactions help the reader realize something is going on?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss symbolism as it relates to the items Phoebe and Luke find in Lady Audley's jewelry box. What is important about these items? What might they mean to Lady Audley? How do Luke and Phoebe plan to use these items to blackmail Lady Audley? Why does Lady Audley pay these blackmailers?

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