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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. How did Marian first hear that Laura had been placed in the asylum?
(a) A message from Laura.
(b) In a phone call.
(c) In a letter.
(d) Visits from the asylum.

2. 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.

3. What does Count Fosco do to trap Walter with him?
(a) Surrounds the house with gunmen.
(b) Holds Laura hostage.
(c) Holds a gun to his head.
(d) Locks the bedroom door.

4. Why does Walter reveal the truth about Count Fosco to Pesca?
(a) To gain assistance.
(b) Because Pesca is withholding information.
(c) All of these.
(d) To gain Pesca's trust.

5. Where did Anne walk daily, in her efforts to meet Laura?
(a) Through the field.
(b) All of these.
(c) To Blackwater and back.
(d) By the lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requests an apology from Walter, yet invites him to tea?

2. At the opera, Walter and Pesca watch Count Fosco from where?

3. Walter believes Sir Percival got trapped because of what?

4. While in hiding, how much money do Laura, Walter, and Marian have in the bank?

5. After her marriage ended, who did Mrs. Catherick refuse money from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Walter realize his hunch is correct about the Old Welmingham church and Sir Percival's secret?

2. When Walter first meets with Mrs. Clements, what does she believe about Anne?

3. How does Walter describe the month of April?

4. When Laura told the asylum attendants her true identity, why did they choose to ignore her claims?

5. Once married to Laura, how does Walter first obtain information on Count Fosco?

6. Who prescribed and delivered the medicine to treat Anne, just before she died?

7. What surprises Walter when he visits the site of the church fire the following day?

8. Why does Count Fosco react with fear at the sight of Pesca?

9. Once Sir Percival has died, why does Walter not return to London immediately?

10. Who is Anne's father?

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