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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 does Laura place in a drawing album for Marian to one day give to Walter?

2. What physical characteristic is unusual about Pesca?

3. How long has Vincent served as the Fairlie's solicitor?

4. Who is tricked into leaving an ill Marian?

5. What is Pesca proud of being?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sir Percival lie to Laura about sending an ill Marian to London?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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 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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