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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 does Beatrice NOT place above her father?

2. What is a focal piece of furniture in the room Beatrice designs for herself?

3. What farm activity is Harry monitoring in Chapter 5?

4. What part does Beatrice think she has been destined to play all her life?

5. Who promises to go along on Celia and Harry's wedding trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When does Dr. McAndrew become interesting to Beatrice?

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

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

8. Under what circumstances does Beatrice first meet Ralph?

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

10. How do Celia's maternal instincts give her a new, forceful personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

WIDEACRE is a classic story of good vs. evil. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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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