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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice want Harry to go forward with his marriage to Celia?
(a) To have a young woman at the house for company.
(b) To produce an heir.
(c) To extend the family.
(d) To get her dowry.

2. Why did Giles kill himself?
(a) He could not support himself through the winter.
(b) He was guilty about killing a man.
(c) His wife died and he was depressed.
(d) He found out that he had cancer.

3. In what town does Beatrice find workers to build the fencing?
(a) Glasgow.
(b) Colchester.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Chichester.

4. What job does Beatrice offer the town's workers who refuse to do it?
(a) Fencing in the Common.
(b) Making wine.
(c) Planting wheat.
(d) Shoeing horses.

5. What does Celia refuse to let Mrs. Lacy do to Julia?
(a) Swaddle her.
(b) Paint her fingernails.
(c) Pierce her ears.
(d) Curl her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice do when she learns her child is a girl?

2. Which of the following does NOT characterize Celia?

3. Who do the people of Wideacre look to for leadership?

4. What do Beatrice and Dr. McAndrew do when he comes to visit one day?

5. Who does Mrs. Lacy want Harry to marry?

(see the answer key)

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