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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals does Beatrice help the workers dig out of snow drifts?

2. What do Beatrice and Dr. McAndrew do when he comes to visit one day?

3. What perversion of Harry's does Beatrice plan to exploit?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beatrice react when she hears of how near Ralph is getting to Wideacre?

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

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

4. How does Beatrice react to Harry's homecoming?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Celia begins to show signs of strength as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Celia is growing stronger and more resilient and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 2

WIDEACRE is a classic story of good vs. evil. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of John. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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