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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Walter is out researching Laura's case, Marian communicates with him with what?
(a) Phone calls.
(b) A messenger.
(c) Email.
(d) Letters.

2. The inn keeper that could document Sir Percival's stay with Laura can be found where?
(a) With Sir Percival, at all times.
(b) Nobody knows.
(c) At the front desk.
(d) Heaven.

3. Following Sir Percival's death, why does Walter want to marry Laura?
(a) All of these.
(b) She loves him.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He can protect her.

4. How is Sir Percival's body identified at the inquest?
(a) His teeth.
(b) His pocketwatch.
(c) His shoes.
(d) His hair.

5. What surprises Marian about Count Fosco?
(a) His appreciation for her.
(b) His dislike for her.
(c) His fortune.
(d) His background.

6. What does Walter feel for Marian, when she moves Laura to Gower's Walk?
(a) Love.
(b) Appreciation.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Attraction.

7. In an attempt to learn Sir Percival's secret, where does Walter meet Mrs. Catherick?
(a) Blackwater Park.
(b) Limmeridge House.
(c) London.
(d) Welmingham.

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

9. Who does Count Fosco admit to harboring an attraction for?
(a) Laura.
(b) Marian.
(c) His mother.
(d) Countess Fosco.

10. While in hiding, how much money do Laura, Walter, and Marian have in the bank?
(a) 1040 pounds.
(b) Just over 400 pounds.
(c) Less than 300 pounds.
(d) About 100 pounds.

11. How soon after Laura accepts Walter's proposal do they marry?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 10 days.
(c) One week.
(d) 1 year.

12. Marian requests Walter fight who for her?
(a) Sir Percival.
(b) Mrs. Catherick.
(c) The courts.
(d) Count Fosco.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Clements was once a neighbor to who?

2. Who does Walter attempt to visit in Knowlesbury?

3. Walter suspects Count Fosco to be what?

4. How does Mrs. Catherick respond to the news of her daughter's death?

5. In Knowlesbury, what crime is Walter accused of?

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