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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 had Count Fosco planned to do to Anne, if she hadn't died?

2. Following Sir Percival's death, why does Walter want to marry Laura?

3. What happened to the inn where Sir Percival stayed on the night Laura was sent away?

4. Why does Walter want to tell Laura of Sir Percival's secret face to face?

5. What Hyde Park event takes place in the year after Walter's marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Walter visits the church in Old Welmingham, what does he hope to find?

2. What is Walter's emotional state on his cab ride to confront Count Fosco at his home?

3. On his visit to Blackwater Park, Walter suspects the man with the carpetbag will attempt what, if given the chance?

4. What does Mrs. Catherick say would surprise her regarding Sir Percival?

5. When Marian is in disbelief at the idea of Count Fosco's admiration, what argument does Walter make?

6. When Walter confronts Count Fosco, what stops Count Fosco from killing him?

7. What happens to Sir Percival when the church is set on fire?

8. Where did Mrs. Clements look for Anne when she disappeared?

9. Why might Count Fosco recognize Pesca even though Pesca does not recognize him?

10. Once married to Laura, how does Walter first obtain information on Count Fosco?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several factors that warn the Fairlie's against Laura's union with Sir Percival. Write an essay discussing the various ways the Fairlies were warned against Sir Percival and the factors that prevented them from heading the warning.

Essay Topic 2

It is said that the character Laura resembles Anne. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these two characters.

1) How are these characters similar?

2) How are they different?

3) Why is the comparison made?

Essay Topic 3

Both Walter and Laura are in love, yet neither have the freedom to be together. Write an essay examining the lack of freedom shared by these two characters.

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