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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. How is Sir Percival's body identified at the inquest?

2. Mrs. Catherick was once seen where with Sir Percival, causing a scandal?

3. What type of job did Anne's mother hold?

4. What is Marian's opinion of Laura's plans to remarry?

5. For what purpose did Count Fosco come to England?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Walter describe the month of April?

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

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

5. When Marian is in disbelief at the idea of Count Fosco's admiration, what argument does Walter make?

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

7. Once Sir Percival is dead and Laura's fortune is gone, why is Walter still committed to proving the fraud of Laura's death?

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

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

10. Who did Mrs. Catherick have an affair with and how did it end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although many of the characters in "The Woman in White" are considered wealthy, many of them suffer due to financial reasons. Write an essay supporting or refuting the following statement: Money traps many of the characters in "The Woman in White".

Essay Topic 2

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 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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