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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 continues to dream about her Aunt Beatrice, what conclusion does she reach?

2. What rationalization does Julia give for the way that old people in the village greet her?

3. What do the village children dare Julia to steal from the parson's garden?

4. Who decides to hire Ralph Megson?

5. Which of the following characters have plans to become the next owner of the Wideacre estate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dench fired from his position in the stable houses?

2. What happens when Julia, RIchard, and Ralph go into the village in search of Julia's lost glove?

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

4. How does Julia's relationship with James change over the course of their meetings?

5. What gift does Ralph bring for Julia, and what is the response to his gift?

6. How does Julia feel about her conversations with Dr. Phillips and his medical practices?

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

8. How does James encourage Julia to embrace her heritage?

9. How does Julia meet Clary Dench?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Uncle John and Celia have vastly different parenting techniques. Compare and contrast the two characters as parents, and explain the impact that they each have directly on the children of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the novel, many children are taken from the Acre to work as slaves. Describe the life that these children lead, and explain the impact that Julia had on their lives.

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