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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. What happens to Beatrice and Harry on the voyage?

2. What would be included as part of Celia's dowry?

3. In what matter does Mrs. Lacy need Dr. Yately's help?

4. What surprises Mrs. Lacy about the estate of Wideacre?

5. What does Beatrice know about Celia and Harry's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the metaphor Beatrice uses to compare her life with the land of Wideacre in the spring.

2. What are the circumstances surrounding Harry's early return from school?

3. Describe the tryst in which Beatrice learns about Harry's sexual proclivities.

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

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

6. What is the tipping point where Beatrice realizes she no longer has the upper hand over Harry?

7. What two things does Beatrice see as hurdles to her future and how does she plan to manage them?

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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