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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. What terrible incident happens to the house that Julia was raised in as a child?

2. Who convinces Ralph to abide by Uncle John's new plan?

3. Why is Dench fired?

4. What is Marianne's social status?

5. When Julia is fighting with the village children, where is Richard?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julia meet Clary Dench?

2. How does Julia respond to being asked to orchestrate the planting of an apple orchard?

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

4. How does Aunt Beatrice die?

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

6. How does Uncle John respond to the woman who arrives at his doorstep with a sick child in her arms?

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

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

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

10. How does Celia respond to the constant comparison of Julia's looks to her sister Beatrice's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout her life, Julia has two friends, Clary and Marianne. Describe each of these female characters, and explain the impact that each of these friendships have on Julia's life.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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