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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 29, why do the neighbors visit Helen?
(a) Because Helen invites them.
(b) Because they are being polite.
(c) Because Mr. Huntingdon is out of town.
(d) Because they need help marrying off a daughter.

3. How does Helen learn about her husband stopping drinking in Chapter 33?
(a) He tells her.
(b) Mr. Hattersley tells her.
(c) She overhears a conversation.
(d) She observes it herself.

4. In Chapter 33, why do Mr. Huntingdon's friends say he stopped drinking?
(a) To prove a point.
(b) For his health.
(c) To save money.
(d) For love.

5. In Chapter 52, what worries Mr. Markham about Helen's uncle's death?
(a) She may decide to stay unmarried.
(b) She is now wealthier than he is.
(c) Helen was very close with her uncle.
(d) Her uncle wanted her to move to the Americas.

6. In Chapter 41, what does Helen do while her husband is in London?
(a) Finds her hidden jewelry.
(b) Buys train tickets.
(c) Gets her son to stop drinking alcohol.
(d) Starts painting again.

7. In Chapter 30, why doesn't Helen talk to Mr. Huntingdon about his lying?
(a) Because he is ill.
(b) Because she falls asleep.
(c) Because he is angry.
(d) Because she is afraid.

8. In Chapter 50, why does Helen spend most of her time at Staningley?
(a) Because she is vacationing.
(b) Because of her exhaustion.
(c) Because of her uncle's death.
(d) Because Mr. Huntingdon asked her to.

9. What does Mr. Huntingdon refuse to do when Helen asks him about his lying in "Chapter 30"?
(a) Talk to her.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Travel with her.
(d) Stop lying.

10. In Chapter 32, how does Mr. Hattersley upset his wife?
(a) By talking about another woman.
(b) By teasing her.
(c) By drinking too much.
(d) By getting into an argument.

11. What does Frederick say about Helen staying at Wildfell Hall in Chapter 41?
(a) That she should try to make her marriage work first.
(b) That she will be much happier.
(c) That she will need to clean the place.
(d) That he doesn't want her there.

12. Why does Helen begin planning to leave again in Chapter 43?
(a) Because her husband hires his mistress.
(b) Because her husband is spending all their money.
(c) Because her husband starts to drink again.
(d) Because she saves up enough money.

13. What does Helen have Mr. Huntingdon do before seeing his son in Chapter 47?
(a) Agree to keep it short.
(b) Apologize to her.
(c) Sign a paper.
(d) Stop drinking.

14. When Lord Lowborough finds out about his wife's affair, what does his friend suggest?
(a) Counseling.
(b) Divorce.
(c) A dual.
(d) That the leave immediately.

15. How does Mr. Walter Hargrave try to win over Helen?
(a) By bringing her presents.
(b) By making fun of her husband.
(c) By playing with her son.
(d) By complimenting her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lady Lowborough run away to?

2. In Chapter 32, why does Milicent want Helen to advise his sister on marriage?

3. In Chapter 49, how does Mr. Markham learn about Helen?

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

5. Why does Mr. Huntingdon accuse Helen of having an affair?

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