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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. How is Sir Percival's body identified at the inquest?

2. After learning Pesca's secret, Walter determines what?

3. Who writes Marian a threatening letter?

4. Who informs Laura of Sir Percival's death?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Mrs. Catherick comments she only has to do what to her clothes to enter into mourning for Anne?

2. To prove the case for Laura, Mr. Kyrle advises Walter to obtain what?

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

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

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

6. Why does it matter that Sir Percival's parents were not married?

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

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

9. What surprises Walter when he visits the site of the church fire the following day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Laura experiences a "rebirth" in "The Woman in White". Examine this rebirth, taking a stand on whether this is a positive or negative opportunity for Laura, citing examples from the text.

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

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.

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