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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alicia Audley think Robert has asked for a walk alone with Lady Audley?
(a) To discuss the whereabouts of George Talboys.
(b) To share a romantic moment alone.
(c) To plan a surprise party for Lord Audley.
(d) To accuse her of murder.

2. What did Robert think Lady Audley would do when he confronted her with proof of her secret?
(a) She would leave quietly.
(b) She would tell him where George is.
(c) She would give herself up to the police.
(d) She would confess to Lord Audley.

3. Who does Robert finally marry in the final pages of the book?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Helen.
(c) Clara.
(d) Lucy.

4. What is Halcourt's reaction to Robert's visit?
(a) Shock.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Disinterest.
(d) Anger.

5. What does Mrs. Balkham say Helen Talboys did after George left for Australia without warning?
(a) She tried to work.
(b) She tried to marry another man, but could not.
(c) She gave her baby to strangers and committed suicide.
(d) She became depressed and destitute.

6. Why does Robert visit Halcourt Talboys?
(a) To ask if he has seen George lately.
(b) To inform him of his investigation.
(c) To inform him of George's probable death.
(d) To ask for help in his investigation.

7. What is the nature of the falling out Halcourt Talboys and George Talboys have had?
(a) George was disowned for marrying Helen.
(b) George disgraced the family by having a child out of wedlock.
(c) George stole from Halcourt.
(d) George disgraced the family with alcohol use.

8. What place does Sir Michael swear he will never go to again?
(a) Audley Court.
(b) Wildernsea.
(c) Essex.
(d) London.

9. Why does Lady Audley claim that Helen Talboys married George Talboys?
(a) For love.
(b) For her father.
(c) For the sake of the child.
(d) For his money.

10. Who claims to have a witness who can prove Lady Audley and Helen Talboys are one and the same?
(a) Robert.
(b) Phoebe.
(c) Clara.
(d) Luke.

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

12. What does Robert tell the doctor that changes his mind about Lady Audley's physical and mental condition?
(a) That she attempted to poison her current husband.
(b) That she has threatened to kill herself.
(c) That she has a history of violent behavior.
(d) That she killed her first husband.

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

14. Why does Robert want to walk alone with Lady Audley in Chapter 11 of Volume 2?
(a) To share a romantic moment alone.
(b) To plan a surprise party for Lord Audley.
(c) To tell her what he has learned about her and Helen Talboys.
(d) To ask where George has gone.

15. How does the item Mrs. Balkham gives to Robert connect Lady Audley to Helen Talboys?
(a) It is in Lady Audley's handwriting, but signed Helen Talboys.
(b) It mentions a friendshipw ith Lady Audley.
(c) It describes an extortion attempt on Lady Audley.
(d) It expresses Helen's intention to become Lady Audley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert encourage Alicia to travel with her father?

2. Why does Lady Audley believe her secret will never be revealed?

3. Why does George return to England shortly before Robert's planned trip to Australia?

4. What illness does Robert accuse Lady Audley of having as they walk alone on the Lime Walk?

5. What excuse does Phoebe give for asking for this money?

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