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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Catherick respond to the news of her daughter's death?
(a) Calmly.
(b) Happily.
(c) She becomes hysterical.
(d) She accuses Walter of killing Anne.

2. What happened to the inn where Sir Percival stayed on the night Laura was sent away?
(a) It is now closed.
(b) It does not exist.
(c) It has been vandalized.
(d) It has been burned down.

3. For what purpose did Count Fosco come to England?
(a) To dodge his creditors.
(b) To get married.
(c) To learn to speak English.
(d) To spy.

4. What is Marian's opinion of Laura's plans to remarry?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is overjoyed.
(c) It is disrespectful to Sir Percival.
(d) She thinks it is a bad idea.

5. What does Count Fosco include in the first paragraph of his confession?
(a) A vow to destroy Walter.
(b) A picture of his gun.
(c) His titles.
(d) A timeline of events.

6. To relieve herself of anger, what does Marian do to Count Fosco's card?
(a) Distributes it.
(b) Burns it.
(c) Photocopies it.
(d) Shreds it.

7. What does Walter notice about the lock on the vestry door?
(a) It is made of gold.
(b) It does not lock.
(c) It is very old.
(d) It is brand new.

8. Over the years, Mrs. Catherick has worked hard to earn what?
(a) Her freedom.
(b) Money to live well.
(c) A gun.
(d) A good reputation.

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

10. At Grimsby, what illness is discovered in Anne?
(a) Gout.
(b) A weak heart.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Diabetes.

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

12. What does Walter learn from the back-up wedding registry?
(a) Sir Percival's father was a thief.
(b) Sir Percival parents were not married.
(c) Sir Percival stole his fortune.
(d) Sir Percival's mother was a thief.

13. How does Count Fosco gain through the conspiracy against Laura?
(a) Sir Percival paid him off.
(b) His wife inherited Laura's money.
(c) Laura had willed him a sum.
(d) His brother inherited Laura's money.

14. Who does Walter meet with in Hampshire?
(a) Sir Percival and his lawyer.
(b) Count Fosco and his lawyer.
(c) Dr. Dawson and Mrs. Michelson.
(d) Mrs. Catherick.

15. What does Walter ask Pesca to review at 9 a.m. on the day following receipt?
(a) His will and testament.
(b) A sealed letter.
(c) A photo of Count Fosco.
(d) The evidence against Sir Percival.

Short Answer Questions

1. Walter incorrectly assumes what about Sir Percival's secret?

2. In an attempt to learn Sir Percival's secret, where does Walter meet Mrs. Catherick?

3. Mrs. Catherick was once seen where with Sir Percival, causing a scandal?

4. What surprises Marian about Count Fosco?

5. What does Walter think was the cause of the fire in the church?

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