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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. In the beginning of Chapter 7, Miranda remarks that Farley has not returned since he came to do what?

2. Miranda obeys Wysteria's requests to stay close to the Manor in Chapter 5, partly because she fears what?

3. What does Wysteria trust will keep Miranda close to home in Chapter 5?

4. Miranda stops the conversation with the boys in Chapter 7 by threatening to do what?

5. When during the day does Miranda steal away to the attic in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Miranda encounter along her journey in Chapter 7? What comments are made?

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

4. What strange and habitual behavior is displayed by Wysteria in Chapter 3? What reason does she give for this behavior?

5. What leads Miranda to leave the Manor in Chapter 7? Who does she take with her?

6. What does Miranda discover upon awakening in Chapter 6?

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

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

9. How does Miranda feel about Farley's absence in the beginning of Chapter 7?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Miranda's journey from the Manor in Chapter 7. What drives Miranda to leave?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the genre of fantasy fiction, and the biography and works of the author. What recognition has Murphy received for her novels?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Wysteria in the novel. How does Miranda feel about her "captor"?

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