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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 kind of trap does Beatrice find Ralph making one day?

2. Who becomes enamored with Beatrice at Harry and Celia's wedding?

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

4. What title does Beatrice's father bear?

5. What does Harry think about his intimate encounters with Beatrice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two things does Beatrice see as hurdles to her future and how does she plan to manage them?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Under what circumstances does Beatrice first meet Ralph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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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