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

2. What does Wysteria trust will keep Miranda close to home in Chapter 5?
(a) Her wings.
(b) Her coat.
(c) Her leash.
(d) Her boots.

3. What does Miranda bring to Wysteria through the night to help her in Chapter 6?
(a) Hot water.
(b) Tylenol.
(c) Cold water.
(d) Morphine.

4. In Chapter 6, after waking up from a nap, Miranda finds Wysteria still annoyed by what?
(a) Miranda's absence.
(b) The bad weather.
(c) Dr. Mead's visit.
(d) Farley's visit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end of Chapter 7, Miranda pleads for the doctor's help and the secretary says that she will receive it when?

2. What is the narrative voice of the novel?

3. Miranda has begun wandering further from the Manor to gather what in Chapter 5?

4. Miranda has overheard that Wysteria married her late husband for what reason in Chapter 2?

5. Miranda hopes to signal to Farley by doing what in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miranda learn about Wysteria's marriage in Chapter 2? Why does she choose to stay with Wysteria?

2. What natural ability does Miranda describe having in Chapter 2? What does this lead to in regard to her duties for Wysteria?

3. How is the protagonist of the novel introduced in Chapter 1? Where is she taken and by whom?

4. Describe Miranda's process of working in Chapter 3. How does Wysteria treat Miranda regarding her work?

5. How does the author contrast Miranda and Wysteria regarding their interests and values in Chapter 4?

6. How are the early years of Miranda's stay described in Chapter 2? What does Wysteria use to keep Miranda from leaving?

7. What breaks Miranda's solitude in Chapter 5? How is her life described at this time? How long has she been at the Manor?

8. How does Miranda's character develop independence in Chapter 3?

9. What leads Miranda to begin wandering further from the Manor in Chapter 5?

10. How does Miranda feel about lighting the lantern in Chapter 3? Why?

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