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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 does Walter reveal to Mrs. Clements after she tells him of Sir Percival's past?
(a) Sir Percival is a proven liar.
(b) Sir Percival is wanted by the police.
(c) Anne is dead.
(d) Laura is dead.

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

3. What happens to the church shortly after Walter discovers Sir Percival's secret?
(a) It is sold at an auction.
(b) It receives a large donation.
(c) It is accidentally set on fire.
(d) It is razed to the ground.

4. What power does Count Fosco have over Laura, unless she remarries?
(a) He can have her sent away.
(b) All of these.
(c) He can still claim she is Anne.
(d) He can threaten her.

5. During Walter's confrontation, what weapon does Count Fosco consider drawing on Walter?
(a) A knife.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A sword.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon after Laura accepts Walter's proposal do they marry?

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

3. How much did it cost to get Laura released from the asylum?

4. Where did Anne walk daily, in her efforts to meet Laura?

5. Who does Count Fosco visit the London neighborhood with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Anne's father?

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

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

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

5. To prove the case for Laura, Mr. Kyrle advises Walter to obtain what?

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

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

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

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

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

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