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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. In the graveyard, how does the woman in white respond to Sir Percival's name?
(a) She spits.
(b) She faints.
(c) She cries.
(d) She screams.

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

3. Which two women surprise Walter at Laura's grave?
(a) Eliza and Marian.
(b) Laura and Anne.
(c) Anne and Marian.
(d) Laura and Marian.

4. What does Walter's family fear about the situation with Laura "death"?
(a) It is a miracle.
(b) Laura is very brave.
(c) Walter is being tricked.
(d) Walter should marry her.

5. Why does Anne feel safe revealing Sir Percival's secret to Laura?
(a) She bought a gun.
(b) She's dying.
(c) She is out of the asylum.
(d) She has hired protection.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Marian's diary, she mentions a letter in which Walter suspects he is what?

2. What type of dog does Laura own?

3. Who examines Laura and registers her as dead?

4. Who helps Mr. Fairlie write his narrative?

5. At Sir Percival's home, what type of animal does Mariam discover dying?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

2. When Laura returns from her honeymoon, how has she changed?

3. Why does Count Fosco consider Marian a worthy opponent?

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

5. Prior to their marriage, Laura admits that she is in love with another man and gives Sir Percival the option of doing what?

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

7. Why does Sir Percival lie to Laura about sending an ill Marian to London?

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

9. Upon learning of the events following Count Fosco's visit, what is Mr. Fairlie's response?

10. How does Sir Percival convince the Fairlie's he acted responsibly by putting Anne into the asylum?

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