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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Fairlie believe about himself?

2. When Walter first meets the woman in white, she claims she was once happy living where?

3. Following Marian's letter to Mr. Fairlie, who visits him personally?

4. What is negotiated prior to Laura's marriage to Sir Percival?

5. What illness is Marian diagnosed with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Walter dislike Mr. Fairlie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationship between Walter and Marian evolves throughout "The Woman in White".

1) What is the history of their relationship?

2) What are their common interests?

3) How does their relationship change over time?

Essay Topic 2

There are several factors that warn the Fairlie's against Laura's union with Sir Percival. Write an essay discussing the various ways the Fairlies were warned against Sir Percival and the factors that prevented them from heading the warning.

Essay Topic 3

Social status drives many of the characters in "The Woman in White". Choosing from one of the following examples, examine how a respect for social status was a driving force behind the plot in "The Woman in White".

1) Laura's engagement to Sir Percival.

2) Sir Percival's secret.

3) Walter's struggle for love and success.

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