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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose infatuation with Harry angers Beatrice?
(a) Celia's.
(b) Meg's.
(c) Mrs. Lacy's.
(d) Ralph's.

2. How did Meg transport Ralph's body in order to get medical attention?
(a) In a handcart.
(b) On horseback.
(c) On a sled.
(d) In a wagon.

3. What does Beatrice think is the real reason her mother wants Harry to come home from school?
(a) He is homesick.
(b) He is too young to be sent away.
(c) She does not want to be without his company.
(d) He is needed to work the farm.

4. What color are Beatrice's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Gray.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

5. What does Beatrice agree to do until other arrangements can be made?
(a) Sew baby clothes.
(b) Cook all the meals.
(c) Breastfeed the baby.
(d) Care for the child at night.

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

7. How does Beatrice think Ralph has met his death?
(a) Mauled by a pack of wolves.
(b) Shot in a hunting accident.
(c) Hanging himself from a tree.
(d) In his own man trap.

8. What is the name of Beatrice's doctor?
(a) Dr. Hall.
(b) Dr. MacDougall.
(c) Dr. McAndrews.
(d) Dr. Erskine.

9. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT do after giving birth?
(a) Orders that the "brat" be taken away.
(b) Holds the baby all night long.
(c) Pushes the child to Celia.
(d) Refuses to have anything to do with the child.

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

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

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

13. What part does Beatrice think she has been destined to play all her life?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A guide.
(d) An angel.

14. What promise does Beatrice elicit from Celia?
(a) To conspire against Harry.
(b) To be best friends.
(c) To find Ralph.
(d) To murder Mrs. Lacy.

15. What does Celia now regret agreeing to regarding Harry?
(a) Marrying Harry.
(b) Getting married on Christmas.
(c) Having a baby right away.
(d) Going on a wedding trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Beatrice when her father took her on her first ride on his big horse?

2. Who is the headmaster at Harry's school?

3. Who becomes enamored with Beatrice at Harry and Celia's wedding?

4. Who walks in on Beatrice and Ralph as they make love in the abandoned mill?

5. What does Beatrice tell Harry about Celia?

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