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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 is Laura's wedding date?

2. Prior to Walter's return, Marian dreams he does what?

3. Where does Count Fosco pretend to have sent an ill Marian?

4. Who suggest Sir Percival withdraw his proposal to Laura?

5. What does Laura reveal about her memory, when she and Walter are reunited?

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 Laura especially concerned for Marian's health when she falls ill?

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

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

5. Why does Walter dislike Mr. Fairlie?

6. Why does Dr. Goodricke document Laura as dead from an aneurysm?

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

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

9. Why does Walter believe Anne's character judgment against Sir Percival?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The steps Sir Percival and Count Fosco take to defeat Laura are complex. Write an essay analyzing the steps these two men take to destroy Laura.

Essay Topic 2

Social status drives many of the characters in "The Woman in White". Choosing from one of the following examples, examine how a respect for social status was a driving force behind the plot in "The Woman in White".

1) Laura's engagement to Sir Percival.

2) Sir Percival's secret.

3) Walter's struggle for love and success.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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