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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. When Julia overhears Uncle John speaking to the woman from town, how many babies does the woman say that she has buried?

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

3. After the dream comes true and Julia faints, where does she wake up?

4. Who catches Julia gardening and comments on her talent?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How do the villagers respond after hearing Julia's dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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