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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. What does Beatrice know about Celia and Harry's relationship?

3. What kind of trap does Beatrice find Ralph making one day?

4. Which of the following does Beatrice NOT consider to be a threat to her security?

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Celia?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does the author use foreshadowing when mentioning the one-legged man?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of girls and women in the 18th century in England. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st-century women do not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast Harry and Ralph. How are they different? How are they similar? Why is Beatrice so attracted to both of them?

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