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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 Lady Audley claim that Helen Talboys married George Talboys?

2. Why is Phoebe unhappy owning an inn?

3. Whose room does Lady Audley lock before leaving Mount Stanning?

4. What item does Phoebe give to Lady Audley?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Robert make a connection between Lucy Graham and Helen Talboys?

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

7. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?

8. How does Lady Audley react when Robert confronts her with all the evidence he has gathered?

9. How does Robert feel about his visit to George's family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Robert's lifestyle. What kind of life has Robert led before running into George Talboys? Why does Robert travel so much? What kind of work does Robert do? What kind of work is Robert qualified to do? Why does Clara Talboys suggest Robert change his lifestyle? Does he? What happens in their relationship after this moment? How much impact did George's ordeal have on Robert and his decision to change his lifestyle?

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 one of the following character relationships in detail, discussing how these relationships affect the developing plot and the themes of the novel, using information from the text to support your arguments:

1) Helen and George

2) George and Lady Audley

3) Robert and Lady Audley

4) Sir and Lady Audley.

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