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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 does Beatrice vow after her father's death?

2. What frightens Beatrice about Harry when he returns home?

3. Why does Beatrice want Harry to go forward with his marriage to Celia?

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

5. How does Beatrice think Ralph has met his death?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How are Beatrice and Ralph alike in their views of love and pleasure?

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

6. How does Dr. McAndrews help Beatrice manage through the period when she is having nightmares about Ralph?

7. How does Beatrice come to realize that she is not her father's favored child after all?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study of Harry. 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?

Essay Topic 3

Greed takes on a human persona in this story especially surrounding the character of Beatrice. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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