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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 relation does Clary have to the accused Dench?

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

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

4. Where does Julia typically have her daydreams?

5. What is Ralph Megson's job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does it come to pass that Richard strikes Julia with his riding crop?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What dream does Julia have that prompts her to go and speak to the village people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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