View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Robert find himself comparing Clara Talboys?
(a) Alicia Audley.
(b) Emily Browning.
(c) Lady Audley.
(d) His childhood love, Elizabeth.

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Halcourt suggest Robert do with his investigation into George's disappearance?
(a) Go to Wildernsea.
(b) Hire an investigator.
(c) Stop it.
(d) Look in Australia.

8. What does Lord Audley insist does not run in the Audley family genes?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Madness.
(c) Passion.
(d) Immoral behavior.

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

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

11. What does Clara send to Robert in order to aid his investigation?
(a) Letters from George to Helen.
(b) Letters from Helen to George.
(c) Letters to her from George.
(d) Letters from Clara to George.

12. Why is Robert determined to prove Lady Audley's connection to George's disappearance?
(a) To force Lady Audley to be his lover.
(b) A loyalty to his friend and respect for his sister.
(c) To extort money from Lady Audley.
(d) To protect his uncle.

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

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

15. 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 leave quietly.
(c) She would give herself up to the police.
(d) She would tell him where George is.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?

3. Why did Lady Audley fake her death?

4. Where does George reveal he has been all this time?

5. Who requests to speak with Robert upon his return to Essex?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 596 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample