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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 marriage between Walter and Laura, who remains ignorant about the threat of Count Fosco?
(a) Mr. Fairlie.
(b) Countess Fosco.
(c) Laura.
(d) Marian.

2. Where do Walter, Marian, and Laura go on holiday?
(a) The West Coast.
(b) Up North.
(c) The South Coast.
(d) The East Coast.

3. To prove her identity, Solicitor Kyrle needs evidence Laura came to London when?
(a) Twice the previous summer.
(b) To visit with Anne.
(c) Prior to the date on her death certificate.
(d) While she was married to Sir Percival.

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

5. Why did Pesca leave Italy?
(a) To get married.
(b) To join a secret society.
(c) To hide out in England.
(d) To follow Count Fosco.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes Marian a threatening letter?

2. During Walter's confrontation, what weapon does Count Fosco consider drawing on Walter?

3. How much money does Sir Percival gain from the conspiracy against Laura?

4. What type of job did Anne's mother hold?

5. Where is Count Fosco from?

Short Essay Questions

1. While trying to build a case for Laura, Mrs. Vesey creates what stumbling block for Walter?

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

3. What did Count Fosco admit he was planning to do to Anne as part of a plot to steal Laura's identity?

4. What tone is the letter Count Fosco writes to Marian, following Laura's "death"?

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

6. What does Mrs. Catherick say would surprise her regarding Sir Percival?

7. In regards to Count Fosco, why does Walter ask Pesca for help?

8. Once Sir Percival is dead and Laura's fortune is gone, why is Walter still committed to proving the fraud of Laura's death?

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

10. Why does Count Fosco whisper his regards for Marian, prior to fleeing from town?

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