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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the old man from the church is robbed, what is taken?
(a) The church keys.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His wedding ring.
(d) Confession documents.

2. In an attempt to learn Sir Percival's secret, where does Walter meet Mrs. Catherick?
(a) Limmeridge House.
(b) London.
(c) Welmingham.
(d) Blackwater Park.

3. When Walter is out researching Laura's case, Marian communicates with him with what?
(a) Letters.
(b) Email.
(c) A messenger.
(d) Phone calls.

4. Where are duplicate records for the church kept?
(a) London.
(b) Welmingham.
(c) Knowlesbury.
(d) Sir Percival's home.

5. What did Sir Percival use Laura's money for?
(a) To pay off Count Fosco's enemies.
(b) To care for his mother.
(c) Debts.
(d) Clothing.

6. What does Walter reveal to Mrs. Clements after she tells him of Sir Percival's past?
(a) Sir Percival is a proven liar.
(b) Laura is dead.
(c) Anne is dead.
(d) Sir Percival is wanted by the police.

7. What did Marian do to determine whether Laura was indeed in the asylum?
(a) Visited.
(b) Read the paper.
(c) Called.
(d) Asked Sir Percival.

8. What does Count Fosco include in the first paragraph of his confession?
(a) His titles.
(b) A vow to destroy Walter.
(c) A timeline of events.
(d) A picture of his gun.

9. How much money does Count Fosco gain from the conspiracy against Laura?
(a) 10,000 pounds.
(b) 30,000 pounds.
(c) 20,000 pounds.
(d) 5,000 pounds.

10. Where is Count Fosco from?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Syria.
(d) Greece.

11. What rules exist for Marian and Laura while living with Walter?
(a) They cannot reveal their true identity.
(b) They cannot let anyone in.
(c) All of these.
(d) They cannot go out alone.

12. At the opera, Walter and Pesca watch Count Fosco from where?
(a) The auditorium.
(b) The balcony.
(c) The orchestra.
(d) Backstage.

13. How is Sir Percival's body identified at the inquest?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His hair.
(c) His pocketwatch.
(d) His teeth.

14. To prove her identity, Solicitor Kyrle needs evidence Laura came to London when?
(a) To visit with Anne.
(b) While she was married to Sir Percival.
(c) Twice the previous summer.
(d) Prior to the date on her death certificate.

15. What happens to the church shortly after Walter discovers Sir Percival's secret?
(a) It is accidentally set on fire.
(b) It is razed to the ground.
(c) It is sold at an auction.
(d) It receives a large donation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Marian first hear that Laura had been placed in the asylum?

2. What does Walter feel for Marian, when she moves Laura to Gower's Walk?

3. Following the opera, what time does Walter arrive at Count Fosco's home?

4. To relieve herself of anger, what does Marian do to Count Fosco's card?

5. Following his marriage, who does Walter seek out to learn more of Count Fosco?

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