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

2. What does Julia decide to name her new horse, gifted from Ralph?

3. Who decides to hire Ralph Megson?

4. How does James respond to Julia's prophetic dreams?

5. How does Julia feel about having to visit Dr. Phillips?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Richard's horse after Julia has been given permission to take riding lessons on him?

2. What is the reaction among Wideacre estates to Uncle John's payment plan?

3. What dream does Julia have that prompts her to go and speak to the village people?

4. How does Julia feel about having meeting and having to visit with Dr. Phillips?

5. How does Richard respond to the news that Julia is going to be sent away?

6. How does Aunt Beatrice die?

7. After the visit to the village, what interesting visions does Julia begin to have regarding Ralph Megson?

8. What does Julia see while swimming with Clary in the river?

9. What is the reaction to Uncle John catching Julia gardening?

10. What recurring dream does Julia have as an adult?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard spends his entire life tormenting Julia. Choose three examples of times that Richard tormented Julia, and explain the impact of his torment on Julia's adult life.

Essay Topic 2

There are two doctors that play vital roles in Julia's life throughout the novel. Describe both doctors, and explain the ways that they directly impact Julia's life at Wideacre.

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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