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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. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT place above her father?

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

3. How can Celia's skin tone be described?

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

5. What does Beatrice wrap in special paper to keep?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Culler. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating the Culler in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Celia, John, Julia and Richard. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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