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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. Why does Robert want to walk alone with Lady Audley in Chapter 11 of Volume 2?

2. What is Halcourt's reaction to Robert's visit?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clara discover when she catches sight of Lady Audley?

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

3. Why does Phoebe come to visit Lady Audley the night after Lady Audley's discussion with Robert?

4. How does George's father react to the news that George might have been murdered? Why?

5. Why does George's sister follow Robert outside after he delivers the news that George has been murdered?

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

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

8. Who does Robert marry and settle down with?

9. What happens to Mount Stanning as Lady Audley rides away?

10. How does Lady Audley react when Robert arrives at Audley Court the following day?

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

Why does Lady Audley repetitively lie to Robert in order to keep him and George Talboys from visiting Audley Court? Why does Robert not realize what Lady Audley is trying to do? How does George react when he sees the portrait of Lady Audley? How does Lady Audley act after finally meeting George Talboys? Should these behaviors have clued the other characters into the situation? How do these reactions help the reader realize something is going on?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss two of the following literary techniques in detail, using information from the novel to support your conclusions:

1) Metaphor

2) Style

3) Symbolism.

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