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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 unusual about the letter sent by Marian following Sir Percival's death?
(a) It is very light.
(b) It is only a few lines lines.
(c) All of these.
(d) It requests Walter's immediate presence.

2. How long has Vincent served as the Fairlie's solicitor?
(a) Thirty years.
(b) Fifty years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Twenty years.

3. After returning from abroad, what won't Laura discuss with Marian?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Her financial situation.
(d) Mr. Fairlie.

4. Following Marian's letter to Mr. Fairlie, who visits him personally?
(a) Count Fosco.
(b) Sir Percival.
(c) Anne Catherine.
(d) Marian.

5. To their landlord, Laura and Marian pretend to be Walter's what?
(a) Children.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Sisters.
(d) Wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marian cry at Laura's wedding?

2. The court determines Sir Percival's death as what?

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

4. How does Marian demonstrate suspicion against Sir Percival and Count Fosco?

5. What type of dog does Laura own?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Walter dislike Mr. Fairlie?

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

7. At the beginning of The Woman in White, what is Walter commissioned to do and where will this job take place?

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

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

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

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