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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 does Sir Percival want Laura to sign her fortune to him?

2. What coastline does Walter Hartright awaken to at Limmeridge House?

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

4. What is Pesca proud of being?

5. What does Mr. Fairlie believe about himself?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does the solicitor feel about Laura's marriage contract?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Walter and Laura are in love, circumstance fights to keep them apart.

1) When do Walter and Laura discover their love?

2) Why are they unable to be together?

3) How does the relationship unfold when they can be together?

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

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?

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