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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. What is negotiated prior to Laura's marriage to Sir Percival?
(a) The marriage settlement contract.
(b) Where Laura will live.
(c) Where the wedding will take place.
(d) The wedding vows.

2. In the graveyard, how does the woman in white respond to Sir Percival's name?
(a) She spits.
(b) She cries.
(c) She faints.
(d) She screams.

3. Where does Sir Percival plan to take Laura following their marriage?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Rome.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

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

5. What type of neighborhood do Laura, Marian, and Walter live in?
(a) Wealthy and sparce.
(b) Poor and populated.
(c) Exclusive but populated.
(d) Poor but exclusive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the letter sent by Marian following Sir Percival's death?

2. Why does Walter choose to keep Sir Percival's secret?

3. Why is Mr. Fairlie irritated at having to write a narrative?

4. Where do Laura, Marian, and Walter flee, once Walter learns Laura is alive?

5. Eliza believes Laura objects to Mrs. Rubelle as a nurse due to what prejudice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Count Fosco visits Mr. Fairlie, why is he dismissed?

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

5. Why is Walter upset at the letter he receives from Mrs. Catherick following Sir Percival's death?

6. What is the significance of the secret Anne claims to know about Sir Percival?

7. Why does Sir Percival lie to Laura about sending an ill Marian to London?

8. When Laura returns from her honeymoon, how has she changed?

9. The anonymous letter regarding Sir Percival causes what dilemma for Limmeridge House?

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

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