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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Clara chase Robert out of Halcourt Talboys house?
(a) To tell him what she knows about Helen Talboys.
(b) To ask about George's child.
(c) To apologize for Halcourt's behavior.
(d) To convince him to keep looking for George or his killer.

2. Where is the institute the doctor recommends for Lady Audley?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Belgium.
(d) Sydney.

3. What does Halcourt suggest Robert do with his investigation into George's disappearance?
(a) Look in Australia.
(b) Go to Wildernsea.
(c) Hire an investigator.
(d) Stop it.

4. Why do Robert and Clara plan a trip to Australia?
(a) To look for George.
(b) To show Georgie where his father made his fortune.
(c) To claim George's fortune.
(d) To check on George's property there.

5. Whose room does Lady Audley lock before leaving Mount Stanning?
(a) Robert's.
(b) Phoebe's.
(c) George's.
(d) Luke's.

6. Who described Lady Audley in such a way that she resembled Helen Talboys?
(a) Captain Maldon.
(b) Robert.
(c) Clara.
(d) George.

7. What proof does Luke have to support his story of George's fall into the well?
(a) Two letters written by George to Lady Audley and Robert.
(b) George's new address.
(c) George's wallet.
(d) George's buried body.

8. What does Clara say is Halcourt Talboys' reason for treating Robert and his news as he did?
(a) Halcourt is senile.
(b) Halcourt thinks George's disappearance is a trick to regain his lost inheritance.
(c) Halcourt never liked George anyway.
(d) Halcourt killed George himself.

9. Who does Robert speak to about Lucy Graham?
(a) The Dawsons.
(b) The Maldons.
(c) The Talboys.
(d) The Markses.

10. Who does Lady Audley hope to turn against Robert with a plan she concocts?
(a) Lord Audley.
(b) Luke Marks.
(c) George.
(d) Alicia Audley.

11. How does Lord Audley react to Lady Audley's tears?
(a) With care and concern.
(b) With disinterest.
(c) With criticism.
(d) With disbelief.

12. What does Lady Audley imagine is driving her mad with anticipation?
(a) Waiting for news of George's death.
(b) Waiting for news of her son's death.
(c) Waiting for news of Luke and Robert's deaths.
(d) Waiting for the news of the fire.

13. Why does George return to England shortly before Robert's planned trip to Australia?
(a) To renew his acquaintanceship with his good friend.
(b) To recover his lost luggage.
(c) To plot revenge against Helen.
(d) To take custody of his child.

14. What does the doctor initially recommend be done with Lady Audley?
(a) Prison.
(b) Hospitalization.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Isolation.

15. What reason does Robert believe Lady Audley had for faking Helen Talboys death and marrying Lord Audley?
(a) Love.
(b) Money.
(c) Respect.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert return to Audley Court?

2. What does Lady Audley say she did after George abandoned her?

3. Who requests to speak with Robert upon his return to Essex?

4. Why does Robert visit Halcourt Talboys?

5. With whom does Robert find himself comparing Clara Talboys?

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