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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 becomes enamored with Beatrice at Harry and Celia's wedding?
(a) Rev. Stone.
(b) Dr. McAndrew.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Squire Deeds.

2. What does Beatrice plan to use in order to get land for herself?
(a) Her inheritance.
(b) Her guile.
(c) Her wits.
(d) Her body.

3. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT place above her father?
(a) The pope.
(b) The sun.
(c) God.
(d) The angels.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Beatrice surprised to see Ralph one day?

2. What words does Dr. McAndrew mouth to Beatrice as she leaves with Celia and Harry?

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

4. What does Beatrice vow after her father's death?

5. Who is the main character in WIDEACRE?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does Mama keep that Beatrice is certain she must know.

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

3. What is the tipping point where Beatrice realizes she no longer has the upper hand over Harry?

4. How does Beatrice have to gain control over Harry's management of the wheat harvest?

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

6. How are Beatrice and Ralph alike in their views of love and pleasure?

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

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

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

10. How does the spark of attraction begin with Harry and Beatrice?

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