The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
- 1. The Woman in White, written by Wilkie Collins and first published in 1859, is a groundbreaking mystery novel that weaves together themes of identity, madness, and the social injustices faced by women in Victorian society. The story is narrated through the perspectives of multiple characters, primarily Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher who encounters a mysterious woman dressed in white late one night on a lonely road. This eerie encounter sets off a series of events that reveal a complex plot involving wrongful identity, family secrets, and the machinations of the sinister Sir Percival Glyde and his accomplice, the creepy Madame Fosco. The novel artfully employs epistolary techniques, using letters, diaries, and narrative accounts to build suspense and unveil the truth behind the enigmatic character of the Woman in White, who is ultimately revealed to be the wronged heiress, Anne Catherick. Collins explores the constraints placed upon women during this era, as well as issues of mental health, as characters grapple with trauma and manipulation. The Woman in White is often hailed as one of the earliest detective novels, setting the stage for future Gothic and sensational literature, and remains a captivating read for its rich characterization, intricate plot, and social commentary.
Who is the main protagonist of 'The Woman in White'?
A) Count Fosco
B) Marian Halcombe
C) Walter Hartright
D) Sir Percival Glyde
- 2. What is the central mystery of the novel?
A) A stolen painting
B) A missing heir
C) The identity of the Woman in White
D) An unsolved murder
- 3. What is the setting of the novel primarily focused on?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) France
D) Italy
- 4. What is Marian Halcombe's relationship to Laura Fairlie?
A) Aunt
B) Half-sister
C) Cousin
D) Friend
- 5. What does Sir Percival Glyde seek to obtain through his marriage to Laura?
A) Her title
B) Her family estate
C) Her inheritance
D) Her fame
- 6. Which character is known for their obsession with hiding the truth?
A) Count Fosco
B) Sir Percival Glyde
C) Walter Hartright
D) Marian Halcombe
- 7. What is Count Fosco’s nationality?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) Italian
D) French
- 8. What is the relationship between Marian Halcombe and Laura Fairlie?
A) Cousins
B) Half-sisters
C) Enemies
D) Best friends
- 9. What does the Woman in White initially warn Walter about?
A) Danger to Laura
B) Count Fosco’s plans
C) The Glyde family secrets
D) Marian’s involvement
- 10. What kind of narrative style is used in 'The Woman in White'?
A) First-person only
B) Stream of consciousness
C) Third-person omniscient
D) Epistolary and multiple perspectives
- 11. What ultimately saves Laura from her fate?
A) Count Fosco's mistake
B) Marian’s intervention
C) A family revelation
D) Walter's persistence
- 12. In what year was 'The Woman in White' first published?
A) 1870
B) 1865
C) 1855
D) 1859
- 13. How does Sir Percival Glyde initially charm Laura Fairlie?
A) With kindness
B) With good looks
C) With intelligence
D) With wealth and status
- 14. Who is the author of 'The Woman in White'?
A) Wilkie Collins
B) Charles Dickens
C) Jane Austen
D) George Eliot
- 15. Who is Laura Fairlie's husband?
A) Sir Percival Glyde
B) Walter Hartright
C) Count Fosco
D) Mr. Fairlie
- 16. Who is Laura Fairlie mistaken for at various points in the story?
A) Miss Manton
B) Mrs. Vesey
C) Marian Halcombe
D) Anne Catherick
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