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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. How does Helen sneak away from home to leave for Wildfell Hall?

2. After reading Helen's diary, how does Mr. Markham feel?

3. In Chapter 45, why does Helen say she can never see Mr. Markham again?

4. In Chapter 31, why does Lord Lowborough spend his nights walking?

5. When Lord Lowborough finds out about his wife's affair, what does his friend suggest?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Hargrave react when he learns of Helen's plans to leave her husband?

2. How does Helen protect her son when she returns to Mr. Huntingdon?

3. In Chapter 34, what happens when Helen confronts Lady Lowborough?

4. How does Mr. Hargrave try to win Helen's affections?

5. In Chapter 47, what does Eliza announce?

6. In Chapter 48, what does Helen write in a letter?

7. In Chapter 49, what does Mr. Lawrence do to answer Mr. Markham's questions?

8. What does Mr. Markham say to Mr. Lawrence after reading Helen's diary?

9. What happens when Mr. Huntingdon hires a governess?

10. In Chapter 50, what makes Mr. Markham anxious?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does gossip play in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Write a character analysis of Mr. Huntingdon. Consider his role in developing the plot, the other characters and the theme. What is Mr. Huntingdon's purpose in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion play in this novel? How is religion a theme?

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