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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4,Miranda happens upon a skeleton key which can unlock all the doors on what floor of the Manor?
(a) The first floor.
(b) The third floor.
(c) The fourth floor.
(d) The second floor.

2. What does Wysteria give Miranda after she becomes trapped in a bush in Chapter 5?
(a) Heavier boots.
(b) A rope ladder.
(c) A tutor.
(d) A pocket knife.

3. Miranda has begun wandering further from the Manor to gather what in Chapter 5?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Seaweed.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Onions.

4. What does Miranda become an expert at while tending the kites in Chapter 4?
(a) Counting money.
(b) Charting the oceans.
(c) Weaving kite-wire.
(d) Charting the weather.

5. When Wysteria rings her bell in Chapter 6, Miranda finds her where?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The attic.
(c) The great hall.
(d) Her bedchamber.

6. What duty is Miranda in charge of which she enjoys greatly in Chapter 3?
(a) Cleaning the kites.
(b) Lighting the lantern.
(c) Cleaning the basement.
(d) Locking the windows.

7. Where is Farley from?
(a) Russia.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Ireland.

8. Miranda says in Chapter 2 that she was adept at what from a young age?
(a) Making lace.
(b) Playing piano.
(c) Playing the harp.
(d) Painting.

9. In the beginning of Chapter 7, Miranda remarks that Farley has not returned since he came to do what?
(a) Ask for Dr. Mead.
(b) Talk to Wysteria.
(c) Return the kite.
(d) Give her money.

10. What is the name of the doctor that Miranda tracks down in Chapter 7?
(a) Dr. Mead.
(b) Dr. Barrows.
(c) Dr. Anderson.
(d) Dr. Smith.

11. What is the name of Miranda's favorite kite in Chapter 4?
(a) Great Heron.
(b) Blue Rocket.
(c) Black Hawk.
(d) Red Dragon.

12. Wysteria's husband had hoped that he would break the curse of the Manor by what?
(a) Having a son.
(b) Lighting it on fire.
(c) Avenging his mother.
(d) Marrying true love.

13. Wysteria makes her living by mending fishing nets for the fishing fleet out of where?
(a) Gray Harbor.
(b) St. Albans.
(c) Seattle Bay.
(d) Anderson Bay.

14. The boots Wysteria makes Miranda wear have what in the soles of them?
(a) Feathers.
(b) Steel plates.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Gold stars.

15. How many children did Wysteria have with her late husband?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is the antagonist in the novel?

2. Wysteria's mansion is located on the eastern shore of what body of water?

3. What do the boys who jeer at Miranda call her in Chapter 7?

4. Miranda claims in Chapter 4 that she could not see Wysteria as beautiful due to her what?

5. One of the boys in Chapter 7 claims the curse is due to the great riches within the Manor, and that the house kills anyone who tries to do what?

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