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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Hargrave offer Helen protection in Chapter 39?
(a) So she can still have an inheritance.
(b) So she can leave her husband.
(c) So her son will be educated.
(d) So she won't have to worry about Lady Lowborough.

2. In Chapter 49, how does Mr. Markham learn about Helen?
(a) From letters to him.
(b) From her letters to her brother.
(c) From a telegram from Mr. Huntingdon.
(d) From her brother.

3. What does Lord Lowborough do after learning about his wife's affair?
(a) He returns home.
(b) He has a fight with Mr. Huntingdon.
(c) He goes to London alone.
(d) He argues with Helen.

4. In Chapter 31, why does Lord Lowborough spend his nights walking?
(a) Because it's good for his health.
(b) Because he doesn't drink.
(c) Because he likes the quiet.
(d) Because Lady Lowborough insists upon it.

5. In Chapter 48, what does Helen wish for Miss Hargrave?
(a) That she earn her own money.
(b) That she marry.
(c) That she forgives her brother.
(d) That she move away.

6. In Chapter 50, where does Helen go after Staningley?
(a) To visit the Hattersley.
(b) Mr. Markham isn't sure.
(c) The shore.
(d) To the continent.

7. Why does Jane Wilson move to the city?
(a) To avoid her brother.
(b) To write a novel.
(c) To travel.
(d) To work.

8. In Chapter 37, how does Mr. Hargrave try to convince Helen to have an affair?
(a) By giving her drinks.
(b) By saying her husband is having one.
(c) By telling her the Bible says it's alright.
(d) By showing her letters from his sisters.

9. Which Lowborough child does Mr. Markham believe is Mr. Huntingdon's?
(a) Both of them.
(b) The youngest.
(c) None of them.
(d) The oldest.

10. In Chapter 32, why does Milicent want Helen to advise his sister on marriage?
(a) Because he wants her to be picky.
(b) Because he thinks Helen is kind.
(c) Because he doesn't want her to end up like Helen.
(d) Because she trusts Helen.

11. Who does Helen write to to have them prepare Wildfell Hall for her?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her sister.

12. How does Lord Lowborough act when he finds out about his wife's affair?
(a) He is sad.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is content.

13. In Chapter 51, who tells Mr. Markham they heard that Helen is getting married?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. Lawrence.
(d) Mr. Hattersley.

14. In Chapter 39, why does Helen begin to paint again?
(a) To escape her life.
(b) To decorate her house.
(c) To teach her son.
(d) To earn money.

15. In Chapter 37, why does Helen turn down Mr. Hargrave's offer of an affair?
(a) Because she dislikes him.
(b) Because she is legally married.
(c) Because she wants to protect her son.
(d) Because she still loves her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Helen first arrives at Wildfell Hall, what does she note there isn't a lot of?

2. Why does Helen's aunt want her to live at Staningley?

3. Where does Lady Lowborough run away to?

4. Where does Helen want to go with her son in Chapter 39?

5. In Chapter 42, what makes Helen believe she can stay in her marriage?

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