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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. Why did Anne once promise to wear white her entire life?
(a) She was joining the Navy.
(b) Out of respect for religion.
(c) To learn to be graceful.
(d) She was grateful for hand-me-downs.

2. What is Pesca proud of being?
(a) "Mobile and carefree".
(b) "A generous European".
(c) "A noble town crier".
(d) "A perfect Englishman".

3. Where do Laura, Marian, and Walter flee, once Walter learns Laura is alive?
(a) Picadilly.
(b) London.
(c) The country.
(d) Paris.

4. Who employs Mrs. Rubelle?
(a) Count Fosco.
(b) Sir Percival.
(c) Marian.
(d) Eliza.

5. What does Sir Percival want, if Laura cannot bear him children?
(a) Permission to adopt.
(b) A divorce.
(c) 20,000 pounds.
(d) Limmeridge House.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Laura refuse to sign documents for Sir Percival?

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

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

5. Laura admits to Marian a secret love for who?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

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

5. The anonymous letter regarding Sir Percival causes what dilemma for Limmeridge House?

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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