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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 Mrs. Lacy NOT do regarding her thoughts about Beatrice being Julia's mother?

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

3. What does Beatrice do when she learns her child is a girl?

4. Why is the return voyage more enjoyable for Beatrice?

5. Who is the main character in WIDEACRE?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the relationship that is developing between Beatrice and Dr. McAndrew?

8. What does Beatrice think is the real reason her mother wants Harry to come home from school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

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

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