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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Robert find at Captain Maldon's house, caring for Georgie?

2. Who does Robert tell Captain Maldon he believes is dead?

3. From where has this friend of Robert's just returned?

4. What draws men to Lady Audley?

5. Who is the first neighbor to win young Lucy's affections?

Short Essay Questions

1. What business do Luke and Phoebe purchase after their wedding?

2. What does Robert decide to do in order to keep Georgie safe?

3. What does Robert plan to inspect in his flat in London?

4. Who is Robert Audley and how is he related to Lord Audley?

5. What response does Robert receive when he requests a visit with his uncle, Lord Audley?

6. Why does Alicia Audley think that Robert is in love with his uncle's wife?

7. What old friend does Robert run into and what is this friend looking for?

8. Who is Sir Harry Towers and what offer does he make to Alicia Audley?

9. When Robert shows George around Audley Court, what item causes George to become oddly quiet and thoughtful?

10. What injury does Lady Audley have? Why does Robert not believe her explanation for the injury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do Phoebe and Luke Marks continue to blackmail Lady Audley even after they are married and buy their inn? Why does Luke Marks talk to Robert about this blackmail scheme even though he might cause it to end? Why does Phoebe try to protect Lady Audley? How does Phoebe feel about Lady Audley? Is this emotion mutual between the two women? Why would Phoebe so loyal to someone she is blackmailing?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the evidence Robert Audley collects and uses to prove Lady Audley is really Helen Talboys. Discuss what each piece of evidence means and how each piece of evidence led Robert to the conclusion that Lady Audley most likely killed George Talboys.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's style. How is the novel structured? Is there anything unique about this structure? How might the novel have been more reader friendly? How might the style have impacted the themes in the novel? Does style affect story? In what ways? Discuss changes that might be made to the novel to make it more easily read by modern readers.

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