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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 is NOT a characteristic that Julia sees in Richard's soul?

2. When Julia looks over at Richard during the funeral, what is he doing?

3. After his parents' death, what is Richard's greatest concern?

4. As Julia leaves for Wideacre, what is her biggest fear about her relationship with James?

5. Who tells Julia that she should always meet the neighbors with her head held high?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Julie, and what information does she give Julia about James?

2. What happens during Richard's physical attack against Julia?

3. What does Julia learn when she encounters the linkboy?

4. How does Julia convince her family that it is time for her to return to Wideacre from Bath?

5. After Julia's encounter with Ralph in the village, what does she dream of when she falls to sleep that night?

6. What happens to Uncle John and Celia when they set out to have Julia's marriage annulled?

7. How does Richard react when he finds out that Julia is pregnant?

8. What conversation do Richard and Julia have in regard to her engagement to James?

9. When Ralph asks Julia to look into Richards soul, what does she see there?

10. What impact does the sudden pregnancy have on Julia's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In their teenage years, both Julia and Richard are put in charge of various tasks on Wideacre. Explain the tasks that each character is put in charge of, and compare and contrast their management styles.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout her life, Julia has two friends, Clary and Marianne. Describe each of these female characters, and explain the impact that each of these friendships have on Julia's life.

Essay Topic 3

The fields of Wideacre set the stage for the entire novel. Explain how the fields display a theme of class among the people in Wideacre, and explain how Uncle John sets a plan in motion that attempts to equalize the profits of the Wideacre fields.

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