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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT happen after Beatrice tells John her distress at being merely a visitor at Wideacre?
(a) He comforts her.
(b) He tells her to get her own place.
(c) He proposes to her.
(d) They make love.

2. In addition to Beatrice, who else dies in the mob attack?
(a) John.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Celia.
(d) Harry.

3. 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) He is going to take it over.
(d) The Culler will burn it down.

4. Where does John drive Beatrice one day?
(a) To the mountains.
(b) To the sea.
(c) To church.
(d) To town.

5. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT receive on her birthday?
(a) Laudanum.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Brooch.
(d) Silk.

6. Who does Beatrice tell John is the father of the child?
(a) The smuggler.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Harry.
(d) Ian.

7. What tragedy does Beatrice have to face at home?
(a) John wants a divorce.
(b) Harry has cancer.
(c) Bankruptcy.
(d) Richard is seriously ill.

8. Who does the wheat doll resemble this year?
(a) Celia.
(b) John.
(c) Beatrice and Harry.
(d) Julia and Richard.

9. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the men tearing down the fencing?
(a) John Tyacke is hanged.
(b) Sam Fosterly dies of fever.
(c) Ned Hunter dies in a convict camp.
(d) The Culler is shot.

10. Why is there no major Christmas party at the hall at Wideacre this year?
(a) No one wants to organize it.
(b) The weather is too bad.
(c) There is no budget for it.
(d) The family is still in mourning.

11. Who is the midwife who keeps Beatrice's secret about the baby?
(a) Ms. Merrywether.
(b) Ms. Mayfield.
(c) Ms. Merry.
(d) Ms. McCallister.

12. Why are the people of Wideacre suffering this winter?
(a) War has broken out.
(b) Influenza is running rampant.
(c) There are no winter jobs at Wideacre.
(d) The plague is killing many people.

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

14. What is typically placed on top of the final shock of wheat?
(a) A wheat doll.
(b) A pitchfork.
(c) A basket of coins.
(d) A flag.

15. Who is the banker advising Beatrice and Harry in the matters of Wideacre?
(a) Mr. Lewiston.
(b) Mr. Llewellyn.
(c) Mr. Levinson.
(d) Mr. Legrand.

Short Answer Questions

1. John tells Beatrice that __________ is coming.

2. To what does John admit he was nearly addicted?

3. What had been a tradition for generations regarding the wheat harvest which Beatrice no longer honors?

4. Why does John take a trip before the baby is born?

5. What does Beatrice finally reveal to the family after they return from the feast?

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