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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. Markham learn that Helen returns to Mr. Huntingdon?

2. In Chapter 33, who tries to tell Helen that her husband is being inappropriate?

3. What does Mr. Markham do when he hears about Helen's wedding in Chapter 51?

4. In Chapter 46, why does Mr. Markham visit Mr. Lawrence?

5. In Chapter 39, what worries Helen about her son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mr. Huntingdon do after reading Helen's diary?

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

7. In Chapter 49, what does Mr. Lawrence do to answer Mr. Markham's questions?

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

9. In Chapter 33, what does Helen overhear?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast at least two men in this novel. What message is delivered about being a man in this society?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of roses in this novel.

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