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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the item that Robert takes from Lucy Graham's former employer lead Robert?
(a) To Australia.
(b) To London.
(c) To Isle of Wight.
(d) To Wildernsea.

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

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

5. Why does Lady Audley believe her secret will never be revealed?
(a) Because she is willing to kill anyone who learns the truth.
(b) Because she is innocent.
(c) Because she has the money to bribe anyone who knows the truth.
(d) Because she has covered her tracks too well.

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

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

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

9. Who does Luke reveal saw Lady Audley push George into a dry well?
(a) A groom.
(b) Alicia.
(c) A cook's assistant.
(d) Phoebe.

10. Who requests to speak with Robert upon his return to Essex?
(a) Luke Marks.
(b) Alicia Audley.
(c) Lady Audley.
(d) Phoebe Marks.

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

12. What does Robert take from the item Lucy Graham left behind with her former employer?
(a) A bill.
(b) A blouse.
(c) A label.
(d) A letter.

13. What illness does Robert accuse Lady Audley of having as they walk alone on the Lime Walk?
(a) The Plague.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Morning sickness.
(d) Demensia.

14. What threat does Lady Audley make against Robert?
(a) She threatens to kill him.
(b) She promises to throw him in an asylum.
(c) She threatens to kill Lord Audley.
(d) She promises to tell her husband they are lovers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clara ask Robert to do with George's killer should he or she be found?

2. Where is the school located where Lucy Graham worked before coming to Essex?

3. What does Lady Audley claim happened to her mother when she was only an infant?

4. Why does Lady Audley claim that Helen Talboys married George Talboys?

5. What event does Lady Audley suggest has caused Robert's odd behaviors?

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