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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Beatrice so conflicted about the changes that must occur at Wideacre?
(a) She hopes that Harry will change his will.
(b) She is not sure she wants to give Wideacre to her children.
(c) She thinks about killing Harry.
(d) The income is vital but she doesn't like the changes to her home.

2. What happens to the girls in society families like Beatrice's?
(a) They are married off.
(b) They are sent away to school.
(c) They are shut away in the house.
(d) They never get their inheritances.

3. Which of the following does Harry NOT encourage his father to give to Ralph?
(a) The gamekeeper position.
(b) More money.
(c) Acreage at Wideacre.
(d) The Tyack cottage.

4. Who will inherit Wideacre unless Harry produces a male heir?
(a) Julia.
(b) A distant cousin.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Celia.

5. What does Harry think about his intimate encounters with Beatrice?
(a) They are legal.
(b) They are sinful.
(c) They are harmless.
(d) They are his destiny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Beatrice give her mother for their not returning home as expected?

2. What is Beatrice's new baby named?

3. Why does John take a trip before the baby is born?

4. What does Ralph send Beatrice for her birthday?

5. Whose infatuation with Harry angers Beatrice?

(see the answer key)

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