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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT someone who comes to care for Miranda after the boat accident?
(a) Dr. Francis.
(b) Peggy.
(c) Tibby.
(d) Abigail.

2. Why does Nicholas decide to travel to the Pine Orchard Mountain House?
(a) Miranda asks to travel.
(b) He has business to attend there.
(c) He is avoiding seeing Jeff Turner.
(d) The heat gets too intense.

3. What does Nicholas rescue from a cliff?
(a) A dog.
(b) A purse.
(c) A child.
(d) An old man.

4. What does 'to the egress' mean?
(a) The entrance.
(b) The exit.
(c) The washroom.
(d) The cloak room.

5. How does Nicholas hurt Miranda after the mob incident?
(a) He strains her wrist.
(b) He stomps on her foot.
(c) He pulls he hair.
(d) He slaps her face.

6. Where are the Bentons from?
(a) Boston.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York.
(d) Salem.

7. How does Miranda describe Nicholas's actions?
(a) Deliberate.
(b) Unpredictable.
(c) Unconscious.
(d) Volatile.

8. What does Miranda think Nicholas is upset about when he is healing?
(a) Having to be treated by Miranda.
(b) Displaying weakness.
(c) Killing the boy.
(d) Missing the parties of the season.

9. What is Nicholas really upset about while he is healing?
(a) Killing the boy.
(b) Missing the parties of the season.
(c) Displaying weakness.
(d) Having to be treated by Miranda.

10. What is Bronck's occupation?
(a) Investor.
(b) Politician.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Business Manager.

11. What is outside of the theater when the Van Ryns go to see the play?
(a) A strike.
(b) An angry mob.
(c) A car accident.
(d) Police men.

12. What is the name of the doctor called on to help Poe's wife?
(a) Dr. Franklin.
(b) Dr. Farcey.
(c) Dr. Francis.
(d) Dr. Fern.

13. What about Jeff does Miranda find soothing?
(a) His presence.
(b) His touch.
(c) His voice.
(d) His confidence.

14. Why is Zelie not present at Miranda's new home with Nicholas?
(a) She is fired.
(b) She dies.
(c) She is too sick to travel.
(d) She refuses to leave Dragonwyck.

15. Who does Miranda hold a secret meeting with after Nicholas hurts her?
(a) Dr. Francis.
(b) Zelie.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Jeff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Miranda and Jeff move at the end of the book?

2. Who does Miranda ask to come and live with her when she is pregnant?

3. What does Nicholas bring for Poe when he and Miranda visit him?

4. What is Peggy's occupation?

5. Who cares for Miranda when she gets injured after the PT Barnum show?

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