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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. Following the confrontation with Walter, who follows Count Fosco?

2. What is Walter looking for at the church in Old Welmingham?

3. Walter's employer believes that Walter is driven by which of the following?

4. What had Count Fosco planned to do to Anne, if she hadn't died?

5. What position did Count Fosco hold in his secret society?

Short Essay Questions

1. In regards to Count Fosco, why does Walter ask Pesca for help?

2. While trying to build a case for Laura, Mrs. Vesey creates what stumbling block for Walter?

3. What did Count Fosco admit he was planning to do to Anne as part of a plot to steal Laura's identity?

4. On his visit to Blackwater Park, Walter suspects the man with the carpetbag will attempt what, if given the chance?

5. What tone is the letter Count Fosco writes to Marian, following Laura's "death"?

6. Who did Mrs. Catherick have an affair with and how did it end?

7. When Walter confronts Count Fosco, what stops Count Fosco from killing him?

8. Once married to Laura, how does Walter first obtain information on Count Fosco?

9. What activities do Marian and Walter do with Laura to help her recover from her ordeal at the asylum?

10. Count Fosco reveals he was distressed about Anne's death for what reason?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in "The Woman in White" portray society during the time period of the story. Write a brief essay comparing and contrasting the characters of privilege and the working class in "The Woman in White".

Essay Topic 2

It is said that the character Laura resembles Anne. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these two characters.

1) How are these characters similar?

2) How are they different?

3) Why is the comparison made?

Essay Topic 3

Laura experiences a "rebirth" in "The Woman in White". Examine this rebirth, taking a stand on whether this is a positive or negative opportunity for Laura, citing examples from the text.

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