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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 Walter reveal the truth about Count Fosco to Pesca?

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

3. What does Walter notice about the lock on the vestry door?

4. Why does Walter return to Blackwater Park after seeking out evidence at the inn?

5. What does Walter think was the cause of the fire in the church?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is it easy to believe that even relatives do not recognize Laura after her stay in the asylum?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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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