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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. Walter is followed by how many men after he visits the church in Old Welmingham?

2. The inn keeper that could document Sir Percival's stay with Laura can be found where?

3. At Grimsby, what illness is discovered in Anne?

4. Following his marriage, who does Walter seek out to learn more of Count Fosco?

5. Mrs. Clements was once a neighbor to who?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Anne's father?

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

4. When Walter first meets with Mrs. Clements, what does she believe about Anne?

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

6. Why does Count Fosco react with fear at the sight of Pesca?

7. In regards to Count Fosco, why does Walter ask Pesca for help?

8. Once Sir Percival has died, why does Walter not return to London immediately?

9. How does Walter describe the month of April?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in "The Woman in White" portray society during the time period of the story. Write a brief essay comparing and contrasting the characters of privilege and the working class in "The Woman in White".

Essay Topic 2

The format of "The Woman in White" is unique. Examine the purpose of this format, using the following questions as prompts.

1) What is unique about the format of "The Woman in White"?

2) According to the Preamble, why is the story told in this fashion?

3) What does the reader gain from this format?

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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