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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sir Percival tells the Fairlie's he placed Anne in an asylum for what reason?
(a) To avoid disgracing her mother.
(b) She was with child.
(c) She was homicidal.
(d) He wanted to be rid of her.

2. What is the name of the woman in white?
(a) Laura.
(b) Marian.
(c) Nina.
(d) Anne.

3. Joseph Postlethwaite gets punished at school for claiming what?
(a) He is wealthier than the teacher.
(b) His father is a count.
(c) He saw a ghost.
(d) He can speak Italian.

4. After returning from abroad, what won't Laura discuss with Marian?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Her financial situation.
(d) Mr. Fairlie.

5. As it rains, where does Marian hide in order to spy on Sir Percival and Count Fosco?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) The boat house.
(c) The roof.
(d) In Count Fosco's closet.

6. Where do Marian and Laura move to, following Sir Percival's death?
(a) Blackwater Park.
(b) Fulham.
(c) Knowlesbury.
(d) London.

7. What does Marian reveal to Walter, regarding Laura and Sir Percival?
(a) They are related.
(b) They are engaged.
(c) He will be her new tutor.
(d) He owes her money.

8. Why does Sir Percival want Laura to sign her fortune to him?
(a) Laura is a terrible wife.
(b) Laura is not pregnant yet.
(c) To save him from financial ruin.
(d) He is better with money.

9. Where will Walter be during Laura's marriage?
(a) Limmeridge House.
(b) Out of the country.
(c) Standing for the bride.
(d) At the wedding.

10. What illness is Marian diagnosed with?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Measles.
(c) Strep throat.
(d) Typhus.

11. The tale of the "Woman in White" begins on the last day of what month?
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) December.
(d) July.

12. Why does Marian cry at Laura's wedding?
(a) She is sad.
(b) She is in love with Sir Percival.
(c) Laura ignores her.
(d) She is happy.

13. What does Mr. Fairlie believe about himself?
(a) He is easy-natured.
(b) He is destined for great things.
(c) He is funny.
(d) He is cantankerous.

14. Why does Laura refuse to sign documents for Sir Percival?
(a) All of these.
(b) She wants to read them first.
(c) She does not fully trust her husband.
(d) Marian advised her not to.

15. Why does Sir Percival drive to the train station in the middle of the night?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) To scare Marian.
(c) He is picking someone up.
(d) To see if he will get caught.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is tricked into leaving an ill Marian?

2. To their landlord, Laura and Marian pretend to be Walter's what?

3. What coastline does Walter Hartright awaken to at Limmeridge House?

4. What musician does Walter first hear Laura play on the piano?

5. Why were the Knowlesbury charges against Walter dropped?

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