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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. Who employs Mrs. Rubelle?

2. After returning from abroad, what won't Laura discuss with Marian?

3. What does Laura give to Walter before he leaves Limmeridge House?

4. Why does Anne feel safe revealing Sir Percival's secret to Laura?

5. Who is Count Fosco married to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Prior to their marriage, Laura admits that she is in love with another man and gives Sir Percival the option of doing what?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Pesca feel indebted to Walter?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Early on in "The Woman in White", Anne claims to know a secret that could destroy Sir Percival. This secret caused several ramification for many characters in the novel.

1) Who could this secret hurt?

2) Who does the secret end up hurting?

3) Why did the characters keep the secret to begin with?

Essay Topic 2

The format of "The Woman in White" is unique. Examine the purpose of this format, using the following questions as prompts.

1) What is unique about the format of "The Woman in White"?

2) According to the Preamble, why is the story told in this fashion?

3) What does the reader gain from this format?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in "The Woman in White" portray society during the time period of the story. Write a brief essay comparing and contrasting the characters of privilege and the working class in "The Woman in White".

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