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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. Who does Walter meet with in Hampshire?

2. Regarding the examination into Sir Percival's death, what is Walter relieved about?

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

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

5. Why does Solicitor Kyrle give Walter an envelope to give to Marian?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Anne's father?

3. How does Walter describe the month of April?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Walter realize his hunch is correct about the Old Welmingham church and Sir Percival's secret?

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

The relationship between Walter and Marian evolves throughout "The Woman in White".

1) What is the history of their relationship?

2) What are their common interests?

3) How does their relationship change over time?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the many factors that work against Laura in reclaiming her identity.

Essay Topic 3

Although Sir Percival appears benevolent at the beginning of "The Woman in White", he is proven to be a dangerous and controlling man. Examine the character transformation that takes place for Sir Percival over the course of the story.

1) Who does Sir Percival appear to be at the beginning of the story?

2) How is his true character revealed to the reader? How does he affect other characters?

3) What is the true character of Sir Percival? What does he want?

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