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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beatrice tell Harry he will never be without her?
(a) They share the same business ambitions.
(b) She makes him laugh.
(c) They are so much alike.
(d) He would die without her giving him pleasure.

2. What does Beatrice finally reveal to the family after they return from the feast?
(a) Wideacre is on the verge of ruin.
(b) She and John are divorcing.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) The family is now debt free.

3. Why did Giles kill himself?
(a) He found out that he had cancer.
(b) He was guilty about killing a man.
(c) His wife died and he was depressed.
(d) He could not support himself through the winter.

4. Why does Celia refuse to take Beatrice's next child as her own?
(a) She doesn't think Harry is the child's father.
(b) She wants to bear her own child.
(c) She doesn't want another lie between herself and Harry.
(d) She is having trouble raising one.

5. Why does John say Beatrice will soon lose Wideacre?
(a) She will have to sell it to pay creditors.
(b) It is getting too big to maintain.
(c) The Culler will burn it down.
(d) He is going to take it over.

6. What does John determine upon inspecting the baby?
(a) The baby cannot be his child.
(b) He looks just like his father.
(c) The name Richard suits him well.
(d) He looks just like Beatrice.

7. Which of the following items is NOT found in the special room Beatrice creates for her sexual encounters with Harry?
(a) Whips.
(b) Baby bed.
(c) Saddle horses.
(d) Wall pegs.

8. What does Celia ultimately want for Julia?
(a) To share Wideacre with Richard.
(b) To have a home of her own one day.
(c) To become mistress of Wideacre.
(d) To go to school and not return.

9. What is Beatrice's new baby named?
(a) Richard.
(b) Rowan.
(c) Reginald.
(d) Robert.

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

11. What does John remind Beatrice is coming?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Death.
(d) Better days.

12. Who indicates interest in buying Wideacre?
(a) Mr. Gilby.
(b) Mr. Llewlyn.
(c) Dr. Rose.
(d) Ralph.

13. 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.

14. What causes Mama to pass out in the library?
(a) Seeing Beatrice and Harry making love.
(b) A statue falls on her head.
(c) She gets up from her chair too quickly.
(d) Paint fumes overwhelm her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. John tells Beatrice that __________ is coming.

2. How does Richard almost die when out with Beatrice one day?

3. Who does Beatrice tell John is the father of the child?

4. What is the only thing that will rouse Beatrice from her bed during her depression?

5. Where do John and Beatrice live after their wedding?

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