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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 does Julia immediately realize about herself when she arrives in Bath?

2. As Julia explains it to Ralph, why doesn't she have a horse?

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

4. How does Ralph respond to Uncle John's plan when Richard presents it to him?

5. Which of the following characters does NOT encourage Julia to embrace her magical heritage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Uncle John plan to reinvent the way that the Wideacre employees are paid, and why?

3. What happens when the slavers come to Wideacre?

4. How do Uncle John and Celia react to Julia's visionary dreams?

5. How does Julia meet Clary Dench?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

As children, Julia is in love with her cousin Richard and cannot imagine a life without him. Describe the way that Julia treats Richard in their childhood and compare and contrast this treatment with her treatment of him as an adult.

Essay Topic 3

Ralph plays a vital role in the plot of this novel. Create a timeline of significant events in Ralph's stay at Wideacre, and explain the impact that Ralph has on the lives of both Julia and Richard.

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