The Woman in Black: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What drives the Woman in Black's actions?
What drives the Woman in Black's actions?
Anger and grief
What is the name of Jennet's son?
What is the name of Jennet's son?
Nathaniel
Who does Jennet believe betrayed her?
Who does Jennet believe betrayed her?
Her sister
What happens to Arthur's family because of the Woman in Black?
What happens to Arthur's family because of the Woman in Black?
His wife and child are killed
How is Arthur described at the start of the story?
How is Arthur described at the start of the story?
Rational and confident
What eerie sound does Arthur experience?
What eerie sound does Arthur experience?
Sounds of the pony and trap
How do the villagers behave regarding the Woman in Black?
How do the villagers behave regarding the Woman in Black?
They avoid talking about her
What does the villagers' fear prevent them from doing?
What does the villagers' fear prevent them from doing?
Taking action
What geographical feature surrounds Eel Marsh House?
What geographical feature surrounds Eel Marsh House?
Dangerous marshes
What is Arthur's position in the village?
What is Arthur's position in the village?
An outsider
What does Arthur try to do with his memories at the start?
What does Arthur try to do with his memories at the start?
Suppress them
What keeps Jennet's ghost bound to Eel Marsh House?
What keeps Jennet's ghost bound to Eel Marsh House?
Her inability to let go of grief