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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. Following the night at the opera, who begs to go with Walter to confront Count Fosco?
(a) Laura.
(b) Marian.
(c) Pesca.
(d) A society member.

2. Walter is followed by how many men after he visits the church in Old Welmingham?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

3. After her marriage ended, who did Mrs. Catherick refuse money from?
(a) Count Fosco.
(b) Mr. Catherick.
(c) Laura's father.
(d) Sir Percival.

4. What had Count Fosco planned to do to Anne, if she hadn't died?
(a) Force a marriage to her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Send her to Italy.
(d) Place her in a nunnery.

5. Following the night at the opera, what does Walter risk by visiting Count Fosco alone?
(a) Laura's life.
(b) His life.
(c) Marian's honor.
(d) His fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter ask Pesca to review at 9 a.m. on the day following receipt?

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

3. When Walter is out researching Laura's case, Marian communicates with him with what?

4. Following Sir Percival's death, why does Walter want to marry Laura?

5. What does Walter try to avoid, while discussing Anne's disappearance with Mrs. Clements?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who did Mrs. Catherick have an affair with and how did it end?

2. What happens to Sir Percival when the church is set on fire?

3. What is Walter's emotional state on his cab ride to confront Count Fosco at his home?

4. Why is it easy to believe that even relatives do not recognize Laura after her stay in the asylum?

5. When Walter confronts Count Fosco, what stops Count Fosco from killing him?

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

7. Where did Mrs. Clements look for Anne when she disappeared?

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

9. What activities do Marian and Walter do with Laura to help her recover from her ordeal at the asylum?

10. Why does it matter that Sir Percival's parents were not married?

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