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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. When Farley arrives in Chapter 10, Miranda realizes she does not want him to do what?

2. What is Farley doing when Miranda finds him in Chapter 11?

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

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. In the end of Chapter 8, Dr. Mead says he would be delighted to return and visit what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discuss foreshadowing in Chapter 6 and the relationship between Miranda and Farley. How do they feel about one another upon meeting?

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss the symbolism, character objectives, and tone in Chapter 3. What is Miranda's central objective in the story at this point?

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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