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

2. What physical characteristic is unusual about Pesca?

3. When Walter first meets the woman in white, what is she pointing at?

4. How does Marian demonstrate suspicion against Sir Percival and Count Fosco?

5. Where do Laura, Marian, and Walter flee, once Walter learns Laura is alive?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Count Fosco visits Mr. Fairlie, why is he dismissed?

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

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

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

5. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

6. How does Walter react to the news of Laura death?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Pesca.

1) What is his physical description?

2) What is his relationship with Walter Hartright?

3) What does he represent?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters Walter and Sir Percival in "The Woman in White".

1) How are the two men similar?

2) How are they different?

3) What are they each fighting for and how does this affect the other?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the many factors that work against Laura in reclaiming her identity.

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