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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. Sir Percival comments his lake is too shallow to what?

2. When Laura's maid arrives, Mr Fairlie is concerned about what?

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

4. Why does Walter choose to keep Sir Percival's secret?

5. What type of neighborhood do Laura, Marian, and Walter live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Walter dislike Mr. Fairlie?

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

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

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

5. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

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

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

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

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

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

There are several obstacles for the characters in "The Woman in White" to overcome. Choose a character from the story and write an essay on how he or she is affected by the obstacles faced.

1) What obstacles must this character overcome?

2) In what way do these obstacles force this character to seek out action?

3) How is the character changed do the obstacles faced?

Essay Topic 2

Although Sir Percival appears benevolent at the beginning of "The Woman in White", he is proven to be a dangerous and controlling man. Examine the character transformation that takes place for Sir Percival over the course of the story.

1) Who does Sir Percival appear to be at the beginning of the story?

2) How is his true character revealed to the reader? How does he affect other characters?

3) What is the true character of Sir Percival? What does he want?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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