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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. Laura admits to Marian a secret love for who?

2. Who employs Mrs. Rubelle?

3. Who helps Mr. Fairlie write his narrative?

4. How many dates appear on Laura's headstone?

5. What is the name of Sir Percival's home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. At the beginning of The Woman in White, what is Walter commissioned to do and where will this job take place?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although many of the characters in "The Woman in White" are considered wealthy, many of them suffer due to financial reasons. Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement: Money traps many of the characters in "The Woman in White".

Essay Topic 2

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

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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