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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. After Julia is presented with the doll on reaping day, what does her family realize about her?

2. How many of the slave children that were taken from the Acre died?

3. When Julia looks over at Richard during the funeral, what is he doing?

4. Which activity to Richard and Julia partake in on Sunday afternoons?

5. Who tells Julia that she should always meet the neighbors with her head held high?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is "Maying," and how is it celebrated?

2. What does Richard admit to Julia when he meets her in Midhurst?

3. What impact does the sudden pregnancy have on Julia's life?

4. What happens when Julia encounters Ralph while she is experiencing morning sickness?

5. How does Julia get Rosie Dench's debt erased?

6. What happens to Matthew Merry after Clary dies?

7. What happens after Richard demands that Julia dress up for a dinner engagement?

8. How does Richard and Julia's wedding progress?

9. How does Julia convince her family that it is time for her to return to Wideacre from Bath?

10. When Ralph asks Julia to look into Richards soul, what does she see there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As an adult, Richard kills many characters. Choose two characters, describe their murders, and explain the impact that these murders have on the plot of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout his life, Richard has problems with the animals of Wideacre. Describe three examples of scenes involving Richard's interactions with animals, and explain why the animals of Wideacre have similar responses to Richard whenever he was near them.

Essay Topic 3

Julia has very close and unusual relationship with her deceased Aunt Beatrice. Compare and contrast the two female characters and their relationship to Wideacre.

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