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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 type of orchard is Julia in charge of building?

2. What animal attacks Richard in the barn?

3. What is Uncle John's plan to cut hourly wages from the Wideacre employees?

4. In her reoccurring dream about the church, what does Julia dream hits the building?

5. Which of the following events does Julia NOT attend with Marianne?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Julia meet Clary Dench?

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

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

5. How is Ralph Megson welcomed to Wideacre estate?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Throughout her life, Julia has two friends, Clary and Marianne. Describe each of these female characters, and explain the impact that each of these friendships have on Julia's life.

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