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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. How does Mr. Huntingdon react after kissing Lady Lowborough's hand?

2. Why does Mrs. Graham give Mr. Markham her diary?

3. When does "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" take place?

4. In Chapter 22, what makes Helen doubt Mr. Huntingdon's character?

5. In Chapter 5, what part of the paintings at Mrs. Graham's house interest Mr. Markham?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Graham try to explain her relationship with Mr. Lawrence to Mr. Markham?

2. What happens during the trip to the shore in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 22, what do Helen and Mr. Huntingdon say about Annabella and Lord Lowborough?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Mr. Markham tell Mrs. Graham about the rumors about her?

5. In Chapter 4, why does Mrs. Graham say she can't visit other families in town?

6. What happens when Mr. Markham gives Mrs. Graham a book in Chapter 8?

7. What do Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Markham argue about in Chapter 4?

8. In Chapter 18, what is the relationship between Mr. Huntingdon and Annabella?

9. Why does Mrs. Markham disagree with Mr. Markham's relationship with Eliza?

10. How does Mr. Markham treat Mr. Lawrence after he overhears him talking with Mrs. Graham about their affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follow the development of Helen throughout the novel. What literary devices are used to develop and reveal her true character?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of discontent in "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall."

Essay Topic 3

Write a character analysis of Mr. Huntingdon. Consider his role in developing the plot, the other characters and the theme. What is Mr. Huntingdon's purpose in this novel?

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