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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 is Ralph Megson famous for doing in the village?

2. Who convinces Julia that if she believes in her dream she must warn the villagers?

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

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

5. What is the estate that Julia was raised on called?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is Ralph Megson welcomed to Wideacre estate?

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

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

10. What happens when the slavers come to Wideacre?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout his life, Richard has problems with the animals of Wideacre. Describe three examples of scenes involving Richard's interactions with animals, and explain why the animals of Wideacre have similar responses to Richard whenever he was near them.

Essay Topic 2

Julia's life runs almost parallel to her Aunt Beatrice's life. Compare and contrast the romantic lives that both these women lead, and explain why Julia is the character that Beatrice used to speak through, even after death.

Essay Topic 3

As an adult, Richard kills many characters. Choose two characters, describe their murders, and explain the impact that these murders have on the plot of the novel.

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