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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 learn about his wife's plan to leave him?

2. After Mr. Huntingdon takes most of Helen's money and belongings, what does he leave her?

3. When Lord Lowborough finds out about his wife's affair, what does his friend suggest?

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

5. In Chapter 49, what does Mr. Huntingdon demand of Helen?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 50, what makes Mr. Markham anxious?

2. How does Helen get her son to stop drinking alcohol?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the role of infidelity in this novel?

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