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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. When the old man from the church is robbed, what is taken?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His wedding ring.
(c) Confession documents.
(d) The church keys.

2. What does Walter try to avoid, while discussing Anne's disappearance with Mrs. Clements?
(a) Asking for money to help.
(b) Mentioning Sir Percival.
(c) The entire topic.
(d) Raising false hope.

3. Who requests an apology from Walter, yet invites him to tea?
(a) Marian.
(b) Count Fosco.
(c) Mrs. Catherick.
(d) Mr. Fairfield.

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

5. How much money does Sir Percival gain from the conspiracy against Laura?
(a) 15,000 pounds.
(b) 30,000 pounds.
(c) 20,000 pounds.
(d) 10,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Walter, Marian, and Laura go on holiday?

2. What did Count Fosco switch on Laura and Anne, in addition to their identity?

3. What did Marian do to determine whether Laura was indeed in the asylum?

4. Who ruined Mrs. Catherick's marriage?

5. To prove her identity, Solicitor Kyrle needs evidence Laura came to London when?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Walter reveal the truth about Anne's death to Mrs. Clements?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Count Fosco reveals he was distressed about Anne's death for what reason?

10. When Marian is in disbelief at the idea of Count Fosco's admiration, what argument does Walter make?

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