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

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

3. One of the boys who jeers at Miranda in Chapter 7 claims that Miranda is only fooling herself to think that she is what?

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

5. What refers to a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What room does Miranda discover in Chapter 4?

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

4. What interaction takes place between Miranda and Farley in Chapter 6?

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

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

7. How does Miranda feel after she has left the Manor in Chapter 7?

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

9. What is Miranda's response to the boys in Chapter 7? What does she learn of the Manor from them?

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

Identify and analyze the narrative voice of "Bird". In what person and tense is the story related? What is the tense?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism and imagery of the birds and kites in Captain Barrows' attic. How do the images affect Miranda?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of oppression in the novel. What symbolism supports this theme?

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