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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. What does Nicholas rescue from a cliff?
(a) A dog.
(b) A child.
(c) A purse.
(d) An old man.

2. How long does it take for Miranda to regain consciousness after the boat accident?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 12 days.
(d) 14 days.

3. What is Peggy's occupation?
(a) Call girl.
(b) Maid.
(c) Clothers ironer.
(d) Cook's assistant.

4. What is Miranda's favorite part of the hotel in the Pine Orchards?
(a) The people.
(b) The view.
(c) The food.
(d) The luxurious accommodations.

5. Where is Miranda taken after Nicholas hears she is pregnant?
(a) A Van Ryn estate in Boston.
(b) A hospital.
(c) Dragonwyck.
(d) Her mother's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas bring for Poe when he and Miranda visit him?

2. How long does Nicholas mourn his dead son?

3. What does Nicholas do to the boy who throws water at him?

4. Who cares for Miranda when she gets injured after the PT Barnum show?

5. What does Miranda say Poe's wife looks like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Jeff plan to marry when he returns from the war, and why does he not get the chance to propose to her?

2. How does Miranda feel when she wakes up after her wedding night, and how does Nicholas respond to this?

3. How does Peggy feel about all the social engagements that happen after the baby dies?

4. What does De Grenier say to Miranda when he arrives to their party?

5. What does Miranda find in the attic, and how does this make her feel?

6. What happens when Miranda meets with Nicholas in the tower room?

7. What happens when the Mary Clinton bursts into flames?

8. What does Miranda do with Dragonwyck when she hears that Nicholas is dead?

9. How does Miranda feel about Poe's home?

10. What does Jeff write to Miranda about, and how is he feeling?

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