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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 9, Miranda begins to feel the oppression of what setting in on her?

2. Dr. Mead tells Miranda that Captain Barrows believed that the Manor was cursed and also thought that through what he could break the curse in Chapter 8?

3. Miranda realizes that she was always meant to be what in Chapter 11?

4. Dr. Mead notes that who will refuse to come to the manor to assist Wysteria in Chapter 8?

5. What does Miranda decide to look for before leaving the Manor in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Mead suggest Miranda do about Wysteria in Chapter 8? What does he promise to do as well?

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

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

4. How does Dr. Mead's demeanor at the Manor change in Chapter 8? What does he learn of Miranda?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Miranda take flight in Chapter 11?

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

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 and discuss the theme of curses in the novel. Where are curses represented?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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