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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. With whom does Robert find himself comparing Clara Talboys?

2. Why does Robert return to the home of the Talboys?

3. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?

4. Who requests to speak with Robert upon his return to Essex?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Lady Audley go to Mount Stanning?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is George Talboys? Why did he marry Helen Maldon? Why did his father disinherit him? How did that action impact his relationship with his wife? Why did George go to Australia? What was he hoping to get out of that trip? Did he? What had changed when George returned home? For what reason? How could this situation have been avoided? Would it have been avoided if George had acted differently?

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