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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 causes Beatrice to faint while trying on her bridesmaid dress?

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

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

4. Who walks in on Beatrice and Ralph as they make love in the abandoned mill?

5. With whom does Beatrice have a romantic encounter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Dr. McAndrews help Beatrice manage through the period when she is having nightmares about Ralph?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the wheat harvest. What does the wheat symbolize for the workers? What does it mean for Beatrice and Wideacre? How does the nature of the wheat harvest change as the story extends?

Essay Topic 3

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

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