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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Miranda unable to sleep while in the hotel?
(a) Her new nightgown in uncomfortable.
(b) Her surroundings are too unfamiliar.
(c) There are no crickets in the city.
(d) Nicholas is snoring.

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

3. Who is left in charge during the mourning time?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Katrine.
(c) Magda.
(d) Zelie.

4. How is Miranda related to Nicholas?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her half-brother.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) He is a family friend.

5. What does Nicholas do when he meets with Miranda alone at night after Johanna's death?
(a) Slaps her.
(b) Kisses her.
(c) Embraces her.
(d) Cries with her.

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

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

8. What does Miranda tell Nicholas about Dragonwyck while they are in town together?
(a) It does not feel like home to her.
(b) She wishes she has more freedom there.
(c) She loves it there.
(d) The servants speak ill of him.

9. Who does Miranda go looking for when she gets lonely?
(a) Katrine.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Zelie.

10. What is the name of the leader of the tenant farmers?
(a) Peterson.
(b) Smith.
(c) Jones.
(d) Johnson.

11. How does Miranda's mother greet her when she returns from Dragonwyck?
(a) Frantically.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Indifferently.
(d) Coldly.

12. What does Nicholas give Miranda that bolsters her confidence?
(a) A new wardrobe.
(b) A personal student.
(c) A book.
(d) Her own room.

13. What are the tenant farmers dressed as when they ambush Miranda?
(a) Robbers.
(b) Cowboys.
(c) Indians.
(d) Prisoners.

14. How does Johanna describe winters at the manor?
(a) Depressing.
(b) Cold.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Humbling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas give Miranda after Johanna's death?

2. What color is Miranda's best dress as she leaves for Dragonwyck?

3. How does Miranda say Abigail looks when Tibby is married?

4. What brings the dancing to an end on the Fourth of July?

5. Why does Nicholas hate Johanna?

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