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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 is Mr. Fairlie irritated at having to write a narrative?
(a) His nerves can't handle it.
(b) He is busy seeking revenge on Sir Percival.
(c) He doesn't like to write.
(d) English is not his first language.

2. Who examines Laura and registers her as dead?
(a) Mr. Fairlie.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) Mrs. Rubelle.
(d) Dr. Goodricke.

3. Why does Sir Percival want Laura to sign her fortune to him?
(a) To save him from financial ruin.
(b) Laura is a terrible wife.
(c) He is better with money.
(d) Laura is not pregnant yet.

4. What is the name of the woman in white?
(a) Nina.
(b) Laura.
(c) Anne.
(d) Marian.

5. When Laura's maid arrives, Mr Fairlie is concerned about what?
(a) Laura is in danger.
(b) She has a cold.
(c) Marian is double crossing him.
(d) Her shoes might creak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Count Fosco pretend to have sent an ill Marian?

2. In the graveyard, how does the woman in white respond to Sir Percival's name?

3. What does Laura reveal about her memory, when she and Walter are reunited?

4. When Walter first meets the woman in white, what is she pointing at?

5. After returning from abroad, what won't Laura discuss with Marian?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unique about Marian's intelligence, given the time period of "The Woman in White"?

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

3. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

4. After the incident where Laura refuses to sign papers for Sir Percival, why does Countess Fosco take Marian on a long walk?

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

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

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

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

9. How does the solicitor feel about Laura's marriage contract?

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

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