View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor that Julia is being sent to specialize in?

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

3. After Julia is given permission to take riding lessons, what happens to the horse?

4. After planning the crops for the year, how much of the harvest will be sold at a fair price to the villagers?

5. Who does James suggest that Julia should elope with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Uncle John initially respond to being back at Wideacre estates?

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

5. How does Celia respond to starting a school for the village children.

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when the slavers come to Wideacre?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard and Julia were raised on Wideacre in seeming bliss.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the childhood that both of these children experience.

Part 2) Explain the meaning that Wideacre had to each child as they progress into adulthood.

Part 3) Explain why these two children, who were raised on the same land, grow into such polarized adults.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Julia is burdened with various recurring dreams. Choose one of the recurring dreams that Julia has, explain the symbolic significance. Finally, explain how the dream eventually morphs into a reality for Julia and what its consequences were.

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.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 830 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample