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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 take custody of his child.
(c) To plot revenge against Helen.
(d) To recover his lost luggage.

2. What is Halcourt's reaction to Robert's visit?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Shock.
(c) Disinterest.
(d) Anger.

3. Who does Robert finally marry in the final pages of the book?
(a) Alicia.
(b) Helen.
(c) Clara.
(d) Lucy.

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

5. Who does Robert speak to about Lucy Graham?
(a) The Dawsons.
(b) The Maldons.
(c) The Talboys.
(d) The Markses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lady Audley attempting to protect when she killed George?

2. Who described Lady Audley in such a way that she resembled Helen Talboys?

3. Why is Robert determined to prove Lady Audley's connection to George's disappearance?

4. What proof does Luke have to support his story of George's fall into the well?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Robert compares Clara and Alicia in his mind, who comes out on top?

2. Why does Robert send Alicia to be with her father?

3. What is the doctor's original diagnosis of Lucy Graham Audley?

4. What does Lady Audley tell her husband about her walk with Robert?

5. Where does Lucy tell Robert he can find George?

6. Why does Robert return to Essex after swearing to never step foot in Audley Court again?

7. Who does Robert marry and settle down with?

8. What does Robert learn when he visits a badly burned Luke Marks?

9. How does Lord Audley react to his wife's tale of betrayal?

10. What does Lord Audley promise to do in order to care for Robert?

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