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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. What type of thing bothers Mr. Fairlie?
(a) Bright lights and noise.
(b) Servants.
(c) All of these.
(d) Children.

2. Who is Count Fosco married to?
(a) Mr. Fairlie's sister.
(b) Marian.
(c) A dutch princess.
(d) Louis' mother.

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

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

5. Who suggest Sir Percival withdraw his proposal to Laura?
(a) Mr. Fairlie.
(b) Marian.
(c) Sir Percival.
(d) Laura.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following Marian's letter to Mr. Fairlie, who visits him personally?

2. What advises Laura to be wary of Sir Percival?

3. What does Sir Percival want, if Laura cannot bear him children?

4. Sir Percival comments his lake is too shallow to what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Count Fosco visits Mr. Fairlie, why is he dismissed?

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

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

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

6. Why is Walter upset at the letter he receives from Mrs. Catherick following Sir Percival's death?

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

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

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

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

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