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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 Mr. Markham do after reading Helen's diary?

2. At the end of Chapter 52, what does Mr. Markham decide to do?

3. When does Mr. Lawrence plan on visiting the Wilsons in Chapter 46?

4. Why does Mr. Markham want to tell his family the truth about Helen?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 51, how does Eliza mislead Mr. Markham?

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

3. Why doesn't Mr. Markham want Mr. Lawrence to go to the Wilsons?

4. What does Mr. Markham finally say to Helen after her husband's death?

5. How does Mr. Huntingdon use Arthur to upset Helen?

6. In Chapter 34, what happens when Helen confronts Lady Lowborough?

7. In Chapter 37, how does Mr. Hargrave try to convince Helen to have an affair?

8. How does Mr. Hargrave react when he learns of Helen's plans to leave her husband?

9. In Chapter 33, what does Helen overhear?

10. What happens when Mr. Huntingdon hires a governess?

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

Analyze the theme of morals and morality in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

What commentary on marriage does "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" provide? How is this institution developed? How is it at odds with society? How is it at odds with the individual? What purpose does marriage have?

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