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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julia introduce Dench to the new hire, Ralph?
(a) As "Dan Taylor."
(b) As "Pastor Robertson."
(c) As "Dench the Groom."
(d) As "My father."

2. What is the first thing that Julia notices about the village children when she sees them for the first time?
(a) That they are playing an exciting game.
(b) That they are malnourished.
(c) That they all seem to be overweight.
(d) That they have finer clothes than she does.

3. Which character in the novel is put in charge of starting a school for the village children?
(a) Richard.
(b) Julia.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Celia.

4. After Julia continues to dream about her Aunt Beatrice, what conclusion does she reach?
(a) That Aunt Beatrice is really alive.
(b) That Aunt Beatrice is haunting her.
(c) That she and Beatrice are as one.
(d) That Aunt Beatrice is her mother.

5. After discussing Richard's temper with Julia, what does Ralph call Richard?
(a) A filthy rat.
(b) A dangerous boy.
(c) An evil demon.
(d) A spoiled child.

6. What does Uncle John give to Julia for her birthday on the day that he returns from the mines?
(a) A new gown.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) A feather pen.
(d) A new horse.

7. As Julia explains it to Ralph, why doesn't she have a horse?
(a) Because her Uncle John hasn't found a proper horse for her yet.
(b) Because she is too terrified to learn to ride a horse.
(c) Because she has an allergy to horse fur.
(d) Because her Uncle John cannot afford another horse.

8. Why is Julia tempted to bring the horse out of the stable?
(a) Because she was given permission by Richard to ride the horse.
(b) Because the stable boy tricks her into riding the horse.
(c) Because it isn't getting enough exercise.
(d) Because she is jealous that only Richard may ride it.

9. How does Julia explain her gardening techniques?
(a) She says that she learned the techniques from the previous gardener.
(b) She says that she has spent many hours practicing her techniques.
(c) She says that she read about the techniques in textbooks.
(d) She says that the techniques come to her naturally.

10. What is Marianne's social status?
(a) There is no mention of Marianne's social ranking.
(b) Equal to Julia's.
(c) Higher than Julia's.
(d) Lower than Julia's.

11. What do the village children dare Julia to steal from the parson's garden?
(a) Carrots.
(b) Apples.
(c) Potatos.
(d) Oranges.

12. In which country are there rebellions leading to beheadings, as mentioned in the novel?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

13. Which of the following characters have plans to become the next owner of the Wideacre estate?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Clary.
(c) Richard.
(d) Matthew Merry.

14. What does Julia do with the extra trees from her orchard?
(a) She plants them by the sea side.
(b) She throws them away.
(c) She plants them in the village.
(d) She plants them in her small, personal garden.

15. Why is Dench fired?
(a) For stealing linens from the Acre.
(b) For breaking Celia's glass vase.
(c) For letting Julia ride the horse.
(d) For being drunk on the job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Julia's reoccurring dream, what is the weather like?

2. When Julia overhears Uncle John speaking to the woman from town, how many babies does the woman say that she has buried?

3. What is Ralph Megson famous for doing in the village?

4. How do the villagers respond to Julia's warning about the church's destruction?

5. Who does James suggest that Julia should elope with?

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