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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. What did Robert think Lady Audley would do when he confronted her with proof of her secret?

2. Who is Mrs. Balkham?

3. What event does Lady Audley suggest has caused Robert's odd behaviors?

4. What reason does Robert believe Lady Audley had for faking Helen Talboys death and marrying Lord Audley?

5. Who does Luke reveal saw Lady Audley push George into a dry well?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What spurs Robert into action in the investigation of George's disappearance?

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

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

5. What suggestion does Robert make to Lady Audley in connection to George's death?

6. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?

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

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

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

10. What does Robert suggest is the cause of Lady Audley's lies and deceit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Robert Audley? How does Robert know George Talboys? Where has George been just before he meets up with Robert Audley? Why has he been there? Who is George currently looking for? What does George learn about this person he is searching for? How does this make George feel? Why does Robert accompany George to visit his father-in-law and his son, Georgie? What is the result of this visit? What does Robert find unusual about Captain Maldon's behavior at this visit?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss insanity. Why does Lady Audley begin claiming that Robert Audley is insane? Why does Lady Audley fall back on the idea of insanity? How does Lady Audley hope this claim against Robert will cause him to back off her secrets? Why does Lady Audley claim that Robert makes her uncomfortable and that her husband should have him declared insane? Is Robert insane? In whose family does insanity really run?

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