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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Miranda's quiet place?
(a) The branches of an old sycamore tree.
(b) The family burial grounds.
(c) The haystack in the barn.
(d) The attic.

2. How does Nicholas respond to the growing unrest among the tenant farmers?
(a) He starts arming himself wherever he goes.
(b) He does not let anybody out of his estate.
(c) He has Smith arrested.
(d) He remains complacent.

3. How does Nicholas treat Miranda after the ball?
(a) He is indifferent to her.
(b) He treats her like a servant.
(c) He is kinder than ever to her.
(d) He avoids her.

4. How does Miranda describe the day she spends in town when Katrine is taken to the doctor?
(a) Humbling.
(b) Magical.
(c) Wonderful.
(d) Never-ending.

5. Why does Azilda die?
(a) She is unhappy.
(b) She is unloved.
(c) She is too greedy.
(d) She is too beautiful.

6. Why does Nicholas hate Johanna?
(a) She is obese.
(b) She has no fortune.
(c) She is unkind to him.
(d) She cannot bear him a son.

7. Where does the dancing take place on the Fourth of July?
(a) The ballroom.
(b) The red room.
(c) The dining hall.
(d) The garden.

8. What is Annetje's occupation?
(a) Maid.
(b) Chef.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Gardener.

9. What does Miranda work on after the party?
(a) A new dress.
(b) Cross stitch.
(c) Handkerchiefs.
(d) A quilt.

10. Why does Katrine have to see a doctor in Chapter Seven?
(a) She loses her voice.
(b) She has no appetite.
(c) She has a sore finger.
(d) Her toes keep going numb.

11. What does De Grenier tell Nicholas he is too much of?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Polite.
(c) Hot tempered.
(d) Proud.

12. Who does Miranda dance with first on the Fourth of July?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Van Buren.
(c) Thomas.
(d) De Grenier.

13. What does Miranda's father give her as a parting gift?
(a) A journal.
(b) A locket.
(c) A framed picture.
(d) A bible.

14. What does Nicholas talk to Miranda about on the boat ride?
(a) Manners and ettiquette.
(b) Literature.
(c) The history of the area.
(d) Her education.

15. What instrument does Nicholas play well?
(a) Harpischord.
(b) Harp.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the beginning of this book take place?

2. Where are the De Greniers from?

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

4. What does Jeff test the cake Johanna is eating for?

5. What is Miranda's mother reading when Miranda finds her in the kitchen?

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