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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. Why does John take a trip before the baby is born?

2. What does Beatrice tell Harry about Celia?

3. How does Beatrice stage a premature birth?

4. How does Richard almost die when out with Beatrice one day?

5. What is Beatrice's new baby named?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene of desperation that Harry and Beatrice witness at the Christmas party.

2. Why will Beatrice not set up a home with John in spite of his generous offers?

3. What causes Mama to collapse in the library?

4. Explain how the impending storm is a metaphor for Beatrice's death?

5. What inadvertently happens to restore John's reputation as a doctor?

6. How does Beatrice know that Ralph is getting closer to returning to Wideacre?

7. How does Beatrice justify the radical changes that are occurring at Wideacre?

8. What foreshadowing does the author create to indicate the imminent fate of Wideacre and its inhabitants?

9. How does Beatrice know that Ralph has returned?

10. How does the story end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Culler. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating the Culler in the story?

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