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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 Walter reveal to Mrs. Clements after she tells him of Sir Percival's past?

2. In Knowlesbury, what crime is Walter accused of?

3. What does Walter think was the cause of the fire in the church?

4. Following the marriage between Walter and Laura, who remains ignorant about the threat of Count Fosco?

5. What rules exist for Marian and Laura while living with Walter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Walter describe the month of April?

2. What is Walter's emotional state on his cab ride to confront Count Fosco at his home?

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

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

5. Why does Count Fosco whisper his regards for Marian, prior to fleeing from town?

6. What happens to Sir Percival when the church is set on fire?

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

8. Who is Anne's father?

9. What does Mrs. Catherick say would surprise her regarding Sir Percival?

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

Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement, citing examples from the text: Inadequate guardianship leads to devastation for the female characters in "The Woman in White".

Essay Topic 2

Although Sir Percival appears benevolent at the beginning of "The Woman in White", he is proven to be a dangerous and controlling man. Examine the character transformation that takes place for Sir Percival over the course of the story.

1) Who does Sir Percival appear to be at the beginning of the story?

2) How is his true character revealed to the reader? How does he affect other characters?

3) What is the true character of Sir Percival? What does he want?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Pesca.

1) What is his physical description?

2) What is his relationship with Walter Hartright?

3) What does he represent?

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