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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. Dr. Mead notes that Captain Barrows was what, just as his father had been, in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 13, Miranda and Farley realize that Captain Barrows had designed a great flying kite that was to be composed of what?

3. In Chapter 11, Farley mentions that he will likely not go back where?

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

5. What does Miranda realize when she sees the Manor from the air in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What climactic danger does Miranda face in Chapter 12? How does she escape?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who does Dr. Mead send to check in on Miranda in Chapter 9? Why won't she enter the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the setting of the Captain's study and analyze the character of Captain Barrows in the narrative. Why is Miranda curious about the Captain?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Miranda and Captain Barrows in the novel. How are they similar? How do they differ?

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