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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. Which character in the novel is put in charge of starting a school for the village children?

2. How old was Julia when her father died?

3. What rationalization does Julia give for the way that old people in the village greet her?

4. Who does Julia refer to as a "great lout"?

5. How does James respond to Julia's prophetic dreams?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Julia feel about her conversations with Dr. Phillips and his medical practices?

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

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

While Julia is in Bath, she meets and becomes engaged to a man named James.

Part 1) Describe the courting period of Julia's and James's relationship.

Part 2) Describe the future that Julia and James planned together.

Part 3) Explain why Julia's and James's wedding never came into fruition.

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