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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the night at the opera, what does Walter risk by visiting Count Fosco alone?
(a) His fortune.
(b) Laura's life.
(c) His life.
(d) Marian's honor.

2. Why did Mrs. Clements help Anne share a secret with Laura?
(a) All of these.
(b) Anne believed she was dying.
(c) Mrs. Clements loved Anne.
(d) Anne was going to do it without her help.

3. Why was Anne unwilling to write Sir Percival's secret in a letter?
(a) Anne could not write.
(b) She claimed to be afraid someone would intercept it.
(c) The postage was too expensive.
(d) She thought it too personal for a letter.

4. Where is Count Fosco from?
(a) Syria.
(b) Italy.
(c) Greece.
(d) France.

5. Once married, Walter notices Laura suffers from what?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Constant anxiety.
(c) Nightmares of her past.
(d) Unnatural fears.

6. What did Sir Percival use Laura's money for?
(a) Debts.
(b) Clothing.
(c) To care for his mother.
(d) To pay off Count Fosco's enemies.

7. To prove her identity, Solicitor Kyrle needs evidence Laura came to London when?
(a) Twice the previous summer.
(b) Prior to the date on her death certificate.
(c) While she was married to Sir Percival.
(d) To visit with Anne.

8. What Hyde Park event takes place in the year after Walter's marriage?
(a) The World Fair.
(b) The death of the king.
(c) The Crystal Palace Exhibition.
(d) The crowning of the queen.

9. In Knowlesbury, what crime is Walter accused of?
(a) Pickpocketing.
(b) Assault.
(c) Trespassing.
(d) Battery.

10. Following the opera, what time does Walter arrive at Count Fosco's home?
(a) 11:20 p.m.
(b) 10:30 p.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 1 a.m.

11. Who requests an apology from Walter, yet invites him to tea?
(a) Mr. Fairfield.
(b) Count Fosco.
(c) Mrs. Catherick.
(d) Marian.

12. Does Pesca recognize Count Fosco?
(a) He claims to have once fought him.
(b) Yes.
(c) He claims they were once friends.
(d) No.

13. Walter feels who is helping him from the grave?
(a) Anne.
(b) Every scorned wife.
(c) Laura's father.
(d) His father.

14. Walter is followed by how many men after he visits the church in Old Welmingham?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

15. Walter's employer believes that Walter is driven by which of the following?
(a) The drink.
(b) A woman.
(c) The law.
(d) Debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the confrontation with Walter, who follows Count Fosco?

2. Where do Walter, Marian, and Laura go on holiday?

3. What does Walter try to avoid, while discussing Anne's disappearance with Mrs. Clements?

4. What is Marian's opinion of Laura's plans to remarry?

5. What happened to the inn where Sir Percival stayed on the night Laura was sent away?

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