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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. Why does Laura accept Walter's proposal?
2. What does Walter notice about the lock on the vestry door?
3. At the opera, Walter and Pesca watch Count Fosco from where?
4. Why does Solicitor Kyrle give Walter an envelope to give to Marian?
5. In order to gain Mrs Clements' trust, Marian and Walter remind her of what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mrs. Catherick say would surprise her regarding Sir Percival?
2. Why does Walter realize his hunch is correct about the Old Welmingham church and Sir Percival's secret?
3. Why does Count Fosco whisper his regards for Marian, prior to fleeing from town?
4. When Walter confronts Count Fosco, what stops Count Fosco from killing him?
5. Why does Walter reveal the truth about Anne's death to Mrs. Clements?
6. What is Walter's emotional state on his cab ride to confront Count Fosco at his home?
7. Why does it matter that Sir Percival's parents were not married?
8. Once Sir Percival is dead and Laura's fortune is gone, why is Walter still committed to proving the fraud of Laura's death?
9. Once married to Laura, how does Walter first obtain information on Count Fosco?
10. Why might Count Fosco recognize Pesca even though Pesca does not recognize him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Early on in "The Woman in White", Anne claims to know a secret that could destroy Sir Percival. This secret caused several ramification for many characters in the novel.
1) Who could this secret hurt?
2) Who does the secret end up hurting?
3) Why did the characters keep the secret to begin with?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing the many factors that work against Laura in reclaiming her identity.
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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