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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the Knowlesbury charges against Walter dropped?
(a) He paid off the judge.
(b) No one arrived to prosecute him.
(c) Mrs. Catherick talked to the priest.
(d) Walter apologized.

2. Which two women surprise Walter at Laura's grave?
(a) Anne and Marian.
(b) Laura and Marian.
(c) Eliza and Marian.
(d) Laura and Anne.

3. Whose dead body was mistaken for Laura's?
(a) A pauper's.
(b) Eliza's.
(c) Annabelle's.
(d) Anne's.

4. What musician does Walter first hear Laura play on the piano?
(a) Chopin.
(b) Bach.
(c) Mozart.
(d) She cannot play piano.

5. Laura is believed dead due to what?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) A blow to the head.
(c) A head cold.
(d) A heart aneurysm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem develops between Walter and Laura, as they spend time together?

2. Where will Walter be during Laura's marriage?

3. Prior to Walter's return, Marian dreams he does what?

4. Who employs Mrs. Rubelle?

5. What does Marian reveal to Walter, regarding Laura and Sir Percival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Laura especially concerned for Marian's health when she falls ill?

2. How does the solicitor feel about Laura's marriage contract?

3. Upon learning of the events following Count Fosco's visit, what is Mr. Fairlie's response?

4. At the beginning of The Woman in White, what is Walter commissioned to do and where will this job take place?

5. Why does Walter tell his landlord Laura and Marian are his sisters?

6. How does Marian present the news to Mr. Fairlie, regarding Laura's agreement to wed Sir Percival?

7. Why does Dr. Goodricke document Laura as dead from an aneurysm?

8. Where does Walter choose to live with Marian and Laura and why?

9. Why does Count Fosco consider Marian a worthy opponent?

10. Why does Walter believe Anne's character judgment against Sir Percival?

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