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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose dead body was mistaken for Laura's?

2. To their landlord, Laura and Marian pretend to be Walter's what?

3. What is Laura's wedding date?

4. Why did Anne once promise to wear white her entire life?

5. What does Mr. Fairlie believe about himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sir Percival convince the Fairlie's he acted responsibly by putting Anne into the asylum?

2. What is unique about Marian's intelligence, given the time period of "The Woman in White"?

3. In the fly on Knowlesbury to London, what does Walter learn from his travel companion?

4. After the incident where Laura refuses to sign papers for Sir Percival, why does Countess Fosco take Marian on a long walk?

5. Why does Sir Percival lie to Laura about sending an ill Marian to London?

6. Why does Walter tell his landlord Laura and Marian are his sisters?

7. How does Marian present the news to Mr. Fairlie, regarding Laura's agreement to wed Sir Percival?

8. Why is Walter upset at the letter he receives from Mrs. Catherick following Sir Percival's death?

9. The anonymous letter regarding Sir Percival causes what dilemma for Limmeridge House?

10. At the beginning of The Woman in White, what is Walter commissioned to do and where will this job take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is said that the character Laura resembles Anne. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these two characters.

1) How are these characters similar?

2) How are they different?

3) Why is the comparison made?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in "The Woman in White" take from others to achieve their success. Choosing from one of the following examples to create a supporting argument, examine how greed leads to destruction.

1) Sir Percival's phony title.

2) Count Fosco's betrayal of his secret society.

3) Mrs. Catherick's assistance to Sir Percival at Old Welmingham church.

Essay Topic 3

Although many of the characters in "The Woman in White" are considered wealthy, many of them suffer due to financial reasons. Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement: Money traps many of the characters in "The Woman in White".

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