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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Celia infuriate Beatrice before storming out of the house?
(a) She wants to be mistress of Wideacre.
(b) She threatens to tell John the truth about Julia.
(c) She contends that there is something wrong with the relationship between Beatrice and Harry.
(d) She wants Beatrice to sign over rights to Julia.

2. In what city does Beatrice intend to sell Wideacre's wheat crop?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) London.

3. What have the people of Wideacre called upon Beatrice to do again?
(a) Lower their rents.
(b) Attend their harvest party.
(c) Walk among the crops to ensure good yields.
(d) Be godmother to the new babies.

4. Who does Celia think is Julia's father?
(a) The Culler.
(b) Harry.
(c) Robert.
(d) Ira.

5. How did Giles kill himself?
(a) He took an overdose of laudanum.
(b) He shot himself.
(c) He drank rat poison.
(d) He hanged himself.

6. Why does Beatrice tell Harry he will never be without her?
(a) He would die without her giving him pleasure.
(b) They are so much alike.
(c) They share the same business ambitions.
(d) She makes him laugh.

7. What is thrown at the carriage taking Beatrice, Harry, John and Celia home from the feast?
(a) Rock.
(b) Tomatoes.
(c) Rotten eggs.
(d) Pitch forks.

8. What does Celia say about the house at Wideacre?
(a) It is in dire need of repairs.
(b) It is too dark and damp to be comfortable.
(c) There seems to be something poisoning it.
(d) It is the grandest home in the country.

9. What does John tell Beatrice when he returns home?
(a) He knows the children are a result of incest.
(b) He wants to return to his medical practice.
(c) He wants a divorce.
(d) He wants to renew his wedding vows.

10. Who is blamed for Mama's death?
(a) Celia.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ms. Merry.
(d) John.

11. Who does John accuse of betraying him as he is taken away?
(a) Celia.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Harry.
(d) Ira.

12. How does Beatrice stage a premature birth?
(a) Collapsing in the garden.
(b) An accident in the library.
(c) A riding accident.
(d) Falling down stairs.

13. To what does John admit he was nearly addicted?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Laudanum.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Alcohol.

14. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT think after she is left alone in the house?
(a) She can finally rest.
(b) She'll be OK if she makes it to morning.
(c) The future is in Ralph's hands.
(d) There is nothing more for her to do.

15. What job does Beatrice offer the town's workers who refuse to do it?
(a) Shoeing horses.
(b) Planting wheat.
(c) Fencing in the Common.
(d) Making wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the wheat doll resemble this year?

2. What is the only thing that will rouse Beatrice from her bed during her depression?

3. How much laudanum did John tell Beatrice to give Mama?

4. Why do the people at the feast eat so little food?

5. Which of the following is NOT a tool Harry and Beatrice use to come up with the money to buy out the entail?

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