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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. Following the confrontation with Walter, who follows Count Fosco?

2. What does Walter ask Pesca to review at 9 a.m. on the day following receipt?

3. Why does Laura accept Walter's proposal?

4. Who does Walter attempt to visit in Knowlesbury?

5. While in hiding, how much money do Laura, Walter, and Marian have in the bank?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Marian react to Walter's plan to confront Count Fosco at his home?

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

7. Who prescribed and delivered the medicine to treat Anne, just before she died?

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

9. What does Mrs. Catherick say would surprise her regarding Sir Percival?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Many of the characters in "The Woman in White" take from others to achieve their success. Choosing from one of the following examples to create a supporting argument, examine how greed leads to destruction.

1) Sir Percival's phony title.

2) Count Fosco's betrayal of his secret society.

3) Mrs. Catherick's assistance to Sir Percival at Old Welmingham church.

Essay Topic 3

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".

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