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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Harry and Beatrice plan to renovate a suite on the west wing of the mansion?
(a) To create an office.
(b) To hold lavish parties.
(c) To build a nursery.
(d) To have love trysts.

2. Which of the following does Mrs. Lacy NOT do regarding her thoughts about Beatrice being Julia's mother?
(a) She does not want to talk about it.
(b) She does not want to know the truth.
(c) She will confront Beatrice at the first opportunity.
(d) She does not want to confront Beatrice.

3. Celia encourages feelings of love in men while Beatrice provokes feelings of _____________.
(a) Greed.
(b) Desire.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Pride.

4. Who do the people of Wideacre look to for leadership?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Harry.
(c) Mrs. Lacy.
(d) Ralph.

5. What had Beatrice hoped would happen for her child?
(a) The child would inherit Wideacre.
(b) The child would look like her father.
(c) The child would be gifted.
(d) The child would look like Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beatrice wrap in special paper to keep?

2. By what name is Beatrice referred to by most people?

3. What type of man was Ralph's father?

4. How does Beatrice try to abort her baby?

5. How did Meg transport Ralph's body in order to get medical attention?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Beatrice have to gain control over Harry's management of the wheat harvest?

2. What are the circumstances of Harry and Beatrice's first sexual encounter?

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

4. When does Beatrice realize the gap that exists between her world and Ralph's world?

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

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

7. Why does Mama think it important to introduce Celia into the household?

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

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

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

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