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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. Beatrice hears about ______________ leading bread riots.

2. What does Beatrice know that Ralph really wants?

3. Who is Beatrice's brother?

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

5. What is the name of Beatrice's doctor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Under what circumstances does Beatrice first meet Ralph?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of evil. Identify at least two themes about evil in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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