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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the city where the boat lands?
(a) Poughkeepsie.
(b) Pugmire.
(c) Prantipsie.
(d) Packisborough.

2. How many times does Miranda's mother have to call her to get her attention at the beginning of the book?
(a) Once.
(b) Twice.
(c) Four times.
(d) Three times.

3. How does Miranda's mother describe Nicholas?
(a) A humble businessman.
(b) A very grand personage.
(c) A shrewish rich man.
(d) A nobleman of virtue.

4. Where is Miranda when she cries for the first time since leaving her house?
(a) The dining room.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) On the ferry.
(d) Her new bedroom.

5. What is Miranda's mother reading when Miranda finds her in the kitchen?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) A novel.
(c) A letter.
(d) The bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who warns Miranda of the dangers in the city?

2. How does Abigail feel as she prepares Miranda to leave for Dragonwyck?

3. How does De Grenier think Miranda feels about Nicholas?

4. What is the name of Nicholas's wife?

5. What is the name of the boat Miranda and Nicholas take to his estate?

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