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

2. Why does Sir Percival lock Laura in her room?
(a) She plans a meeting with Anne.
(b) She does not trust him.
(c) She will not sign his papers.
(d) All of these.

3. How does Marian demonstrate suspicion against Sir Percival and Count Fosco?
(a) Dirty looks.
(b) Locking her room.
(c) Buying a gun.
(d) Calling the police.

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

5. Eliza believes Laura objects to Mrs. Rubelle as a nurse due to what prejudice?
(a) Mrs. Rubelle is Italian.
(b) Mrs. Rubelle is not board certified.
(c) Mrs. Rubelle is too tough.
(d) Mrs. Rubellie is illiterate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of thing bothers Mr. Fairlie?

2. Who suggest Sir Percival withdraw his proposal to Laura?

3. Which two women surprise Walter at Laura's grave?

4. What is the name of the woman in white?

5. Why were the Knowlesbury charges against Walter dropped?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Prior to their marriage, Laura admits that she is in love with another man and gives Sir Percival the option of doing what?

3. In the fly on Knowlesbury to London, what does Walter learn from his travel companion?

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

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

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

7. How does Walter react to the news of Laura death?

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

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

10. What is unique about Marian's intelligence, given the time period of "The Woman in White"?

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