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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Walter choose to keep Sir Percival's secret?
(a) To protect Laura.
(b) To protect Mrs. Catherick.
(c) Out of respect for the dead.
(d) Out of kindness.

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

3. Where do Marian and Laura move to, following Sir Percival's death?
(a) London.
(b) Knowlesbury.
(c) Fulham.
(d) Blackwater Park.

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

5. Where do Laura, Marian, and Walter flee, once Walter learns Laura is alive?
(a) The country.
(b) London.
(c) Picadilly.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Walter's return, Marian dreams he does what?

2. Eliza believes Laura objects to Mrs. Rubelle as a nurse due to what prejudice?

3. Who examines Laura and registers her as dead?

4. As it rains, where does Marian hide in order to spy on Sir Percival and Count Fosco?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the secret Anne claims to know about Sir Percival?

2. Why does Walter believe Anne's character judgment against Sir Percival?

3. Where does Walter choose to live with Marian and Laura and why?

4. In the fly on Knowlesbury to London, what does Walter learn from his travel companion?

5. Why does Dr. Goodricke document Laura as dead from an aneurysm?

6. How does Marian present the news to Mr. Fairlie, regarding Laura's agreement to wed Sir Percival?

7. Why does Walter dislike Mr. Fairlie?

8. How does Walter react to the news of Laura death?

9. Why does Walter tell his landlord Laura and Marian are his sisters?

10. At the beginning of The Woman in White, what is Walter commissioned to do and where will this job take place?

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