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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 35, when does Helen find Lady Lowborough awaiting Mr. Huntingdon?
(a) In the middle of the night.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) After dinner.
(d) In the morning.

2. After reading Helen's diary, how does Mr. Markham feel?
(a) Sorry.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

3. In Chapter 30, where does Helen go for the fall?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) To her aunt's.
(d) Shopping.

4. How does Lord Lowborough act when he finds out about his wife's affair?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is content.

5. In Chapter 39, what worries Helen about her son?
(a) He dresses like a pauper.
(b) He swears at her.
(c) He is no longer doing his lessons.
(d) He has been drinking with his father.

6. Why does Mr. Markham only know a few things about Helen in Chapter 46?
(a) Mr. Markham had been sick.
(b) Helen revealed she had been lying.
(c) Mr. Lawrence doesn't talk about her.
(d) She stopped keeping a diary.

7. Why does Helen's aunt want her to live at Staningley?
(a) So the house won't be empty.
(b) So she can avoid Grassdale.
(c) So Mr. Markham will be far from the Wilsons.
(d) So she has someone to care for her.

8. In Chapter 39, why does Helen begin to paint again?
(a) To earn money.
(b) To decorate her house.
(c) To escape her life.
(d) To teach her son.

9. In Chapter 52, what worries Mr. Markham about Helen's uncle's death?
(a) She may decide to stay unmarried.
(b) Her uncle wanted her to move to the Americas.
(c) Helen was very close with her uncle.
(d) She is now wealthier than he is.

10. How does Mr. Markham learn that Helen returns to Mr. Huntingdon?
(a) In a letter from Mr. Huntingdon.
(b) From Eliza's sister.
(c) In a letter to Mr. Lawrence.
(d) In a letter from Helen.

11. Why does Jane Wilson move to the city?
(a) To travel.
(b) To work.
(c) To avoid her brother.
(d) To write a novel.

12. How does Mr. Walter Hargrave try to win over Helen?
(a) By bringing her presents.
(b) By complimenting her house.
(c) By playing with her son.
(d) By making fun of her husband.

13. How does Mr. Markham believe Mr. Lawrence reacts to his advice about the Wilsons?
(a) He gets laughted at.
(b) He feels ignored.
(c) He isn't sure.
(d) He knows Mr. Lawrence believes him.

14. In Chapter 30, where does Mr. Huntingdon go for the fall?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Hunting.

15. When Helen first arrives at Wildfell Hall, what does she note there isn't a lot of?
(a) Light.
(b) People.
(c) Trouble.
(d) Furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Helen and Mr. Markham agree to be married?

2. In Chapter 42, what makes Helen believe she can stay in her marriage?

3. In Chapter 29, why do the neighbors visit Helen?

4. What does Helen do when Lady Lowborough shows up to hunt in Chapter 38?

5. How does Mr. Huntingdon learn about his wife's plan to leave him?

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