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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. Farley points out that Miranda may have forgotten, but that inside her she has a draw to do what in Chapter 10?

2. What refers to something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial?

3. What is the name of the nurse Dr. Mead sends to check on Miranda in Chapter 9?

4. How does Dr. Mead say Wysteria grew up in Chapter 8?

5. Dr. Mead's nurse begs Miranda to do what in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Mead say about Captain Barrows' marriage in Chapter 8?

3. What is Miranda's state of mind when she awakens in Chapter 11? Where does she go?

4. What does Miss Moreland reveal about the history of Bourne Manor and Dr. Mead in Chapter 9?

5. What is Miranda's time alone at the Manor like in the beginning of Chapter 9?

6. What does Farley discuss with Miranda on their kite-flying trip in Chapter 10?

7. How did Captain Barrows hope to break the curse of the Manor, according to Dr.Mead in Chapter 8?

8. What surprise does Farley introduce to Miranda in Chapter 11?

9. What do Miranda and Farley discover about Captain Barrows' plans in Chapter 13?

10. How does Miranda react to Farley's return in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the character of Dr. Mead in the novel. What is Dr. Mead's reaction upon seeing Wysteria?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Miranda as the protagonist of the novel. What heroic or noble characteristics does Miranda exhibit in the novel's beginning?

Essay Topic 3

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

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