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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Beatrice surprised to see Ralph one day?
(a) In the stables.
(b) At the abandoned mill.
(c) In the looking glass in her mother's room.
(d) Riding to town.

3. With whom does Beatrice have a romantic encounter?
(a) Randy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ira.
(d) Roger.

4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in Squire Lacy's will?
(a) Harry would inherit Wideacre.
(b) Beatrice would inherit a dowry.
(c) Ralph would inherit 10 acres.
(d) Mrs. Lacy would inherit a dowager house.

5. What farm activity is Harry monitoring in Chapter 5?
(a) Reaping.
(b) Milking.
(c) Plowing.
(d) Sowing.

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

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

8. Celia encourages feelings of love in men while Beatrice provokes feelings of _____________.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Pride.
(c) Desire.
(d) Greed.

9. What does Beatrice call it when Harry interacts with the people of Wideacre?
(a) Slumming it.
(b) Playing peasant.
(c) Drudging it.
(d) Mixing it up with the peons.

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

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

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

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

14. Whose death does Ralph plan?
(a) Squire Lacy's.
(b) Harry's.
(c) Tim's.
(d) Beatrice's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Mrs. Lacy to fall ill and stay in her room for a few days?

2. What causes Beatrice to faint while trying on her bridesmaid dress?

3. Why does Celia chastise Beatrice regarding Julia?

4. Who is the main character in WIDEACRE?

5. How does Beatrice try to abort her baby?

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