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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the return voyage more enjoyable for Beatrice?
(a) There are more opportunities to be in the open air.
(b) The weather is better suited for sailing.
(c) She spends more time with Harry.
(d) She has a suitor on board.

2. Why does Beatrice tell Dr. Rose to keep John a little bit longer even though he is well enough to come home?
(a) Celia is ill.
(b) She is renovating his room.
(c) She is planning a surprise party for him.
(d) There is influenza at home.

3. John tells Beatrice that __________ is coming.
(a) Death.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Good fortune.
(d) Happiness.

4. Why does Beatrice ride her horse recklessly during hunting season?
(a) The autumn weather is invigorating for her.
(b) She is feeling especially athletic.
(c) She is hoping for a fall to cause an abortion.
(d) She is breaking in a new horse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice vow after her father's death?

2. What is Ralph doing when Beatrice walks out of the house?

3. What medicine is prescribed for Beatrice so that she can sleep at night?

4. What does Beatrice plan to use in order to get land for herself?

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

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