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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beatrice tell Harry about Celia?
(a) She is cunning.
(b) She is stupid.
(c) She is funny.
(d) She is cold.

2. What type of man was Ralph's father?
(a) A politician.
(b) A gypsy.
(c) A butcher.
(d) A landed gentry.

3. What does Beatrice wrap in special paper to keep?
(a) Leaves and soil.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Money.
(d) Love letters.

4. How can Celia's skin tone be described?
(a) Sun-kissed.
(b) Milky white.
(c) Peachy.
(d) Swarthy.

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

6. Who is the headmaster at Harry's school?
(a) Dr. Yately.
(b) Dr. Yancey.
(c) Dr. Yarrow.
(d) Dr. Marley.

7. Who do the people of Wideacre look to for leadership?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Harry.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Mrs. Lacy.

8. Which of the following terms does Beatrice NOT use to describe Celia?
(a) Gentle.
(b) Wonderful.
(c) Astute.
(d) Sweet.

9. What or who is at the center of Beatrice's universe?
(a) The church.
(b) Wideacre.
(c) The Squire.
(d) Morgan.

10. What item of Beatrice's does Dr. McAndrew ask for with the intention of proposing marriage to her later?
(a) Glove.
(b) Riding crop.
(c) Handkerchief.
(d) Silk scarf.

11. How old was Beatrice when her father took her on her first ride on his big horse?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 13.
(d) 4.

12. What is a focal piece of furniture in the room Beatrice designs for herself?
(a) An oak buffet.
(b) A damask settee.
(c) Her father's rent table.
(d) A wing chair.

13. What does Beatrice do when she learns her child is a girl?
(a) Names her after her mother.
(b) Buys a French layette.
(c) Names her Beatrice.
(d) Refuses to acknowledge the baby.

14. What surprises Mrs. Lacy about the estate of Wideacre?
(a) It requires lots of attention.
(b) It is the largest estate in the country.
(c) It is getting rundown.
(d) It is no longer profitable.

15. What frightens Beatrice about Harry when he returns home?
(a) His anger.
(b) His attitude.
(c) His learning.
(d) His physical strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Beatrice hoped would happen for her child?

2. What type of bird had Ralph once given Beatrice?

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize Celia?

4. Which men does Beatrice hate?

5. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT consider to be a threat to her security?

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