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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Lady Audley attempting to protect when she killed George?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her child.
(c) Her position as Lady Audley.
(d) Her husband, Lord Audley.

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

4. 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 take custody of his child.
(d) To plot revenge against Helen.

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

6. What does Lady Audley say she did after George abandoned her?
(a) Faked her death.
(b) Abandoned her child.
(c) Sought a divorce.
(d) Worked.

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

8. Why does Lady Audley say she felt the need to kill her husband?
(a) Because he refused to keep her secrets.
(b) Because he wanted a divorce.
(c) Because he wanted to take their child away.
(d) Because he wanted her to return to the Isle of Wight with him.

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

10. Who is Mrs. Balkham?
(a) A woman from the Isle of Wight who knows Captain Maldon.
(b) A woman from London who was good friends with Lady Audley.
(c) A woman from Australia who knew George.
(d) A woman from Wildernsea who remembers Helen Talboys.

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

12. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?
(a) To beg Robert to keep her secret.
(b) To confess to Robert.
(c) To ask for Luke's help in hiding George's body.
(d) To pay a bribe to Luke and Phoebe.

13. What excuse does Phoebe give for asking for this money?
(a) That Robert sent her.
(b) That Lady Audley can afford it.
(c) That Lady Audley owes her.
(d) That Luke will beat her otherwise.

14. Who suspects Lady Audley of setting the fire at Mount Stanning?
(a) Robert.
(b) George.
(c) Luke.
(d) Phoebe.

15. Why does Robert return to the home of the Talboys?
(a) To see Clara.
(b) To tell them George is alive.
(c) To tell them about Helen's illness.
(d) All of the above.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What threat does Lady Audley make against Robert?

5. What does Mrs. Balkham say Helen Talboys did after George left for Australia without warning?

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