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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Fairlie believe about himself?
(a) He is cantankerous.
(b) He is destined for great things.
(c) He is funny.
(d) He is easy-natured.

2. Who employs Mrs. Rubelle?
(a) Sir Percival.
(b) Marian.
(c) Count Fosco.
(d) Eliza.

3. What coastline does Walter Hartright awaken to at Limmeridge House?
(a) Scotland.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) England.

4. Laura admits to Marian a secret love for who?
(a) The gardner.
(b) Marian.
(c) Walter.
(d) Sir Percival.

5. When Walter first meets the woman in white, she claims she was once happy living where?
(a) Cumberland.
(b) London.
(c) Polesdean Lodge.
(d) Hampshire.

6. Why is Mr. Fairlie irritated at having to write a narrative?
(a) His nerves can't handle it.
(b) He doesn't like to write.
(c) English is not his first language.
(d) He is busy seeking revenge on Sir Percival.

7. Prior to Walter's return, Marian dreams he does what?
(a) Murders Sir Percival.
(b) Escapes death.
(c) Battles Count Fosco.
(d) Marries Laura.

8. Who examines Laura and registers her as dead?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Mrs. Rubelle.
(c) Dr. Goodricke.
(d) Mr. Fairlie.

9. What musician does Walter first hear Laura play on the piano?
(a) Bach.
(b) Mozart.
(c) She cannot play piano.
(d) Chopin.

10. Who is Count Fosco married to?
(a) A dutch princess.
(b) Marian.
(c) Louis' mother.
(d) Mr. Fairlie's sister.

11. Sir Percival comments his lake is too shallow to what?
(a) Drown someone.
(b) Swim.
(c) Fish.
(d) Go boating with Laura.

12. When Walter first meets the woman in white, what is she pointing at?
(a) A cloud over London.
(b) A great white bird.
(c) Him.
(d) A path leading to the woods.

13. How does Marian demonstrate suspicion against Sir Percival and Count Fosco?
(a) Locking her room.
(b) Calling the police.
(c) Dirty looks.
(d) Buying a gun.

14. Following Marian's letter to Mr. Fairlie, who visits him personally?
(a) Count Fosco.
(b) Sir Percival.
(c) Marian.
(d) Anne Catherine.

15. Who prepares Laura's body and buries her?
(a) Anne.
(b) Sir Percival.
(c) Marian.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Walter be during Laura's marriage?

2. Why does Sir Percival lock Laura in her room?

3. Who follows Anne to her meeting with Laura at the boathouse?

4. What does Laura reveal about her memory, when she and Walter are reunited?

5. Whose dead body was mistaken for Laura's?

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