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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does George reveal he has been all this time?
(a) China.
(b) America.
(c) Australia.
(d) Russia.

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

4. How does Lady Audley react to Robert's accusations?
(a) She becomes frightened.
(b) She calls him a liar.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She offers proof against his accusations.

5. Who finally arrives at Audley Court with news of the fire at Mount Stanning?
(a) A groom.
(b) Luke.
(c) Robert.
(d) Phoebe.

6. What does the doctor find after examining Lady Audley?
(a) She is perfectly sane.
(b) She is suffering the plague.
(c) She is ill and needs help.
(d) She is pregnant.

7. What event forces Robert to return to the investigation sooner than he expected?
(a) Lord Audley's illness.
(b) Lady Audley's illness.
(c) News of George's reappearance.
(d) The discovery of new evidence.

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

9. Who does Robert meet upon returning to Essex?
(a) Captain Maldon.
(b) George Talboys.
(c) Mrs. Taylor.
(d) Clara Talboys.

10. 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 expresses Helen's intention to become Lady Audley.
(c) It mentions a friendshipw ith Lady Audley.
(d) It describes an extortion attempt on Lady Audley.

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

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

13. Why is Phoebe unhappy owning an inn?
(a) Because her husband has become a drunkard.
(b) Because the work is too hard.
(c) Because the guests are too demanding.
(d) Because they do not make enough money.

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

15. To whom are clues in the letters from Clara damning in regards to Robert's investigation?
(a) Halcourt.
(b) George.
(c) Clara.
(d) Lady Audley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lord Audley react to Lady Audley's tears?

2. Why does Alicia Audley think Robert has asked for a walk alone with Lady Audley?

3. Why do Robert and Clara plan a trip to Australia?

4. Who does Robert learn was Lucy Graham's employer before she came to Essex?

5. Why does Clara chase Robert out of Halcourt Talboys house?

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