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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Robert call a doctor to examine Lady Audley?
(a) Because she has begun to run a fever.
(b) Because he is afraid she might hurt herself.
(c) Because of her family history of madness.
(d) Because of her odd behavior.

3. Why did Lady Audley fake her death?
(a) To free herself to marry again, this time for love.
(b) To free herself from her alcoholic father.
(c) To free herself to marry again, this time for money.
(d) To free herself from her child.

4. Who begins to have doubts about Lady Audley's accusations against Robert?
(a) Alicia Audley.
(b) Luke.
(c) Phoebe.
(d) Lord Audley.

5. What item did Lucy Graham leave behind after she stopped working for the school that was her employer before Essex?
(a) A stack of clothing.
(b) A letter.
(c) A box.
(d) Bills.

6. 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.

7. What plan does Lady Audley concoct to make Robert leave Audley Court?
(a) She plans to convince Lord Audley that Robert made a pass at her.
(b) She plans to convince Lord Audley that Robert stole from her.
(c) She plans to convince Lord Audley that Robert hit her.
(d) She plans to convince Lord Audley that Robert is insane.

8. Why does Phoebe come to visit Lady Audley?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To inform her that Robert is at Mount Stanton.
(c) To complain about her husband.
(d) To train Lady Audley's new maid.

9. What does Lady Audley claim she attempted to do when George first confronted her with the truth?
(a) Promised to return to him.
(b) Make him a partner.
(c) Asked him to help fake her death.
(d) Bribe him.

10. What does Lady Audley claim happened to her mother when she was only an infant?
(a) She went insane.
(b) She commited suicide.
(c) She died in childbirth.
(d) She was disinherited by her wealthy father.

11. 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 covered her tracks too well.
(d) Because she has the money to bribe anyone who knows the truth.

12. Why does Robert believe Lady Audley might leave Audley Court without his interference?
(a) Knowledge of the letters Clara provided Robert.
(b) A warning from Clara Talboys.
(c) Knowledge of Robert's continued investigation.
(d) The warning Captain Maldon should have given her.

13. Why does Robert not go to the police with Lady Audley's secret?
(a) To protect George's family name.
(b) To protect George's son.
(c) To protect the family name.
(d) To protect a woman he has come to love.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea does Phoebe plant in Lady Audley's mind during their conversation?

2. What does the doctor initially recommend be done with Lady Audley?

3. Who does Robert meet upon returning to Essex?

4. Why does Robert visit Halcourt Talboys?

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

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