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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beatrice plan to retain a hold over Harry?
(a) By being his business manager.
(b) By acting as confidante.
(c) By providing physical pleasure.
(d) By threatening to tell secrets about him.

2. How does Beatrice try to abort her baby?
(a) Getting thrown from a horse.
(b) Hitting herself in the abdomen.
(c) Throwing herself down stairs.
(d) Drinking an herbal potion.

3. What land does Beatrice covet?
(a) Wideacre.
(b) Meadows.
(c) Pastures.
(d) Farmland.

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

5. What causes Mrs. Lacy to fall ill and stay in her room for a few days?
(a) Influenza.
(b) A migraine.
(c) A cold.
(d) A cat allergy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Beatrice and Harry on the voyage?

3. Who does Beatrice spend time with when Henry is sick?

4. Celia encourages feelings of love in men while Beatrice provokes feelings of _____________.

5. Which of the following does Ralph NOT envision for his future at Wideacre?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beatrice use a cat to subdue her mother so she can spend some time with Harry?

2. Describe the metaphor Beatrice uses to compare her life with the land of Wideacre in the spring.

3. When does Beatrice realize the gap that exists between her world and Ralph's world?

4. What is the relationship that is developing between Beatrice and Dr. McAndrew?

5. What two things does Beatrice see as hurdles to her future and how does she plan to manage them?

6. What impediment stands in the way of Beatrice and Ralph's taking over Wideacre and what is the plan to remove it?

7. When does Dr. McAndrew become interesting to Beatrice?

8. Explain Beatrice's concept of the importance of her home, Wideacre, in the universe.

9. Under what circumstances does Beatrice first meet Ralph?

10. How does the author use foreshadowing when mentioning the one-legged man?

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