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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 happens to the church shortly after Walter discovers Sir Percival's secret?

2. To prove her identity, Solicitor Kyrle needs evidence Laura came to London when?

3. Walter feels who is helping him from the grave?

4. What position did Count Fosco hold in his secret society?

5. How does Mrs. Catherick respond to the news of her daughter's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. While trying to build a case for Laura, Mrs. Vesey creates what stumbling block for Walter?

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

3. Why does Count Fosco whisper his regards for Marian, prior to fleeing from town?

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

5. What did Count Fosco admit he was planning to do to Anne as part of a plot to steal Laura's identity?

6. Count Fosco reveals he was distressed about Anne's death for what reason?

7. Why does Walter reveal the truth about Anne's death to Mrs. Clements?

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

9. What tone is the letter Count Fosco writes to Marian, following Laura's "death"?

10. When Laura told the asylum attendants her true identity, why did they choose to ignore her claims?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in "The Woman in White" take from others to achieve their success. Choosing from one of the following examples to create a supporting argument, examine how greed leads to destruction.

1) Sir Percival's phony title.

2) Count Fosco's betrayal of his secret society.

3) Mrs. Catherick's assistance to Sir Percival at Old Welmingham church.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Pesca.

1) What is his physical description?

2) What is his relationship with Walter Hartright?

3) What does he represent?

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