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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. Who does Mrs. Lacy want Harry to marry?
(a) Cheryl Higgins.
(b) Celeste Habersham.
(c) Celia Havering.
(d) Celia Haverman.

2. Why does Celia chastise Beatrice regarding Julia?
(a) She cannot give her candy.
(b) She cannot buy her any more toys.
(c) She must let her finish her naps.
(d) She is not to take Julia without permission.

3. What does Beatrice know about Celia and Harry's relationship?
(a) Harry is never going to marry her.
(b) Celia is a lesbian.
(c) Harry is gay.
(d) Celia teases Harry sexually.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Harry and Beatrice plan to renovate a suite on the west wing of the mansion?

2. Why does Beatrice want Harry to go forward with his marriage to Celia?

3. How does Beatrice plan to retain a hold over Harry?

4. In what matter does Mrs. Lacy need Dr. Yately's help?

5. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT consider to be a threat to her security?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Ralph reveal to Beatrice for securing Wideacre for the two of them?

2. How are Celia and Beatrice different in appearance and demeanor?

3. What are the circumstances surrounding Harry's early return from school?

4. When does Beatrice realize Ralph's influence over Harry?

5. What does Beatrice think is the real reason her mother wants Harry to come home from school?

6. What lies does Beatrice relay to Harry to avoid everyone finding out that Beatrice, and not Celia, was pregnant?

7. What are the circumstances of Harry and Beatrice's first sexual encounter?

8. How does Beatrice behave after the birth of her child?

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

10. Describe the tryst in which Beatrice learns about Harry's sexual proclivities.

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