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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julia refer to her cousin Richard?
(a) As her "dearest friend."
(b) As her "dunce relative."
(c) As her "archenemy."
(d) As her "small companion."

2. How was Julia's Aunt Beatrice killed?
(a) She had an incurable disease.
(b) She was murdered.
(c) She drown.
(d) She died in a car accident.

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

4. What is the estate that Julia was raised on called?
(a) Blackwoods.
(b) Springwoods.
(c) Wideacre.
(d) Greenacre.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country are there rebellions leading to beheadings, as mentioned in the novel?

2. As children, what did Julia and Robert promise to do?

3. After discussing Richard's temper with Julia, what does Ralph call Richard?

4. What animal attacks Richard in the barn?

5. What impediment affects Matthew Merry?

(see the answer key)

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