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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 proof does Luke have to support his story of George's fall into the well?

2. Why does Robert encourage Alicia to travel with her father?

3. Why did Lady Audley fake her death?

4. What does Robert tell the doctor that changes his mind about Lady Audley's physical and mental condition?

5. Who is Halcourt Talboys?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who does Robert marry and settle down with?

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

5. Why does Robert visit a Mrs. Vincent?

6. Who does Robert find in Audley Village upon his return to Essex?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Lady Audley go to London after speaking to Robert about his plan to find George Talboys? What does Lady Audley do while in London? How does the reader know this? Does Robert realize what Lady Audley has done? How does Robert figure it out? What is Lady Audley trying to hide? Is she successful in this? Why or why not?

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 symbolism as it relates to the items Phoebe and Luke find in Lady Audley's jewelry box. What is important about these items? What might they mean to Lady Audley? How do Luke and Phoebe plan to use these items to blackmail Lady Audley? Why does Lady Audley pay these blackmailers?

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