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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. Which of the following does Ralph NOT envision for his future at Wideacre?
(a) Beatrice will bring him coffee every morning.
(b) He will sleep on linen sheets.
(c) He will marry Beatrice.
(d) Harry will become his partner.

2. Who does Beatrice spend time with when Henry is sick?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Roland.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Reggie.

3. Which of the following does Mrs. Lacy NOT do regarding her thoughts about Beatrice being Julia's mother?
(a) She will confront Beatrice at the first opportunity.
(b) She does not want to talk about it.
(c) She does not want to confront Beatrice.
(d) She does not want to know the truth.

4. What type of bird had Ralph once given Beatrice?
(a) Canary.
(b) Owl.
(c) Parrot.
(d) Dove.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who will be raising Beatrice's child?

3. What had Beatrice hoped would happen for her child?

4. What causes Beatrice to faint while trying on her bridesmaid dress?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Mama think it important to introduce Celia into the household?

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

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

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

8. How do Celia's maternal instincts give her a new, forceful personality?

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

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

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