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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. What musician does Walter first hear Laura play on the piano?

2. What disturbs Walter about Mrs. Catherick's reaction to Sir Percival's death?

3. How many dates appear on Laura's headstone?

4. Who finds Laura's lost brooch?

5. As it rains, where does Marian hide in order to spy on Sir Percival and Count Fosco?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the secret Anne claims to know about Sir Percival?

2. When Laura returns from her honeymoon, how has she changed?

3. Why does Count Fosco consider Marian a worthy opponent?

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

5. Why is Laura especially concerned for Marian's health when she falls ill?

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

7. Where does Walter choose to live with Marian and Laura and why?

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

9. Upon learning of the events following Count Fosco's visit, what is Mr. Fairlie's response?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author is careful to create characters and settings where mistaken identity is believable. Examine the different aspects that all work together to help the reader believe Laura truly could be mistaken for Anne.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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