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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 does Lord Lowborough do after learning about his wife's affair?

2. Who does Helen write to to have them prepare Wildfell Hall for her?

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

4. In Chapter 39, why does Helen begin to paint again?

5. In Chapter 30, where does Mr. Huntingdon go for the fall?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 39, how does Helen make plans to leave her husband?

2. What does Mr. Markham say to Mr. Lawrence after reading Helen's diary?

3. According to Helen's letters, what happens to Mr. Huntingdon in Chapter 49?

4. In Chapter 47, what does Eliza announce?

5. What happens when Mr. Huntingdon accuses Helen of having an affair with Mr. Hargrave?

6. How does Helen explain her return to Mr. Huntingdon?

7. In Chapter 46, what does Mr. Lawrence tell Mr. Markham about Helen?

8. What does Mr. Markham say to Helen after reading her diary?

9. How does Helen discover her husband's affair with Lady Lowborough?

10. In Chapter 31, what does Helen notice about Lord Lowborough?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the life of Anne Bronte and make connections to the plot and themes of this novel.

Essay Topic 2

How does social class affect the characters in this novel? What message is delivered about social classes?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of roses in this novel.

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