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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the down renters destroy on St. Nicholas Day?
(a) A canopy.
(b) The gardens.
(c) A carriage.
(d) Some church windows.

2. How long is the mourning period for Johanna supposed to be?
(a) One year.
(b) One forthnight.
(c) One month.
(d) Six months.

3. Where does the beginning of this book take place?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Salt Lake City.
(c) New York.
(d) San Francisco.

4. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do as a mentor to Miranda?
(a) Supervises her reading.
(b) Buys her a new wardrobe.
(c) Hire a tutor for her.
(d) Take her to cultural events.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miranda notice about her father as they ride towards town together?

2. What is Miranda's favorite part of the hotel in the Pine Orchards?

3. How many times does Miranda get lost as she heads to town?

4. Who is left in charge during the mourning time?

5. What piece of jewelery is Miranda wearing when she leaves for Dragonwyck?

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