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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 Chapter 12, Miranda realizes that she is not safe and that she must leave before what?

2. Who does Dr. Mead's nurse say she believes killed Captain Barrows in Chapter 9?

3. What ritual does Miranda begin doing while Wysteria is gone to the hospital in Chapter 9?

4. What does Miranda discover is a small form of opium that when used in large quantities could cause hallucination and death in Chapter 12?

5. What does Dr. Mead do to Miranda in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dr. Mead's view of curses, as described in Chapter 8? How does the doctor relate to the plot and the protagonist?

2. What does Dr. Mead do upon arriving in Chapter 8? What is his diagnosis?

3. What inner conflicts does Miranda face in Chapter 9?

4. Where does Miranda encounter Dr. Mead in Chapter 12? What does she show him?

5. How does Dr. Mead enter the Manor in Chapter 12? What is his objective there?

6. Where does Miranda awaken in Chapter 12? How does she feel?

7. What does Farley reveal about his future and plans in Chapter 11? How does Miranda react?

8. What is Miranda's reaction once she is flying in Chapter 11?

9. How is Chapter 11 a crucial moment in the development of Miranda's character in the novel?

10. What is Dr. Mead's reaction to the laudanum in Chapter 12? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of longing in the novel. How does Miranda's longing increase in Chapter 6?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Miranda's exchange with the boys in Chapter 7. What does Miranda learn about Bourne Manor from them, and how much weight does she give this information?

Essay Topic 3

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

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