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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Miranda and Jeff move at the end of the book?
(a) Utah.
(b) California.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Oklahoma.

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

4. What is Miranda's favorite part of the hotel in the Pine Orchards?
(a) The view.
(b) The food.
(c) The luxurious accommodations.
(d) The people.

5. What does Jeff do to help Peggy?
(a) Operates on her leg.
(b) Cures her asthma.
(c) Clears up a rash.
(d) Gives her a hangover medication.

6. How does Peggy get Miranda's attention when Nicholas gets home?
(a) Throws rocks at her window.
(b) Screams.
(c) Speaks in code.
(d) Slides a note under her door.

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

8. What does Nicholas say he hears in the house when he returns?
(a) Laughing and piano playing.
(b) Scratching and singing.
(c) Moans and heavy breathing.
(d) Crying and screaming.

9. What is the name of the woman Jeff plans to propose to?
(a) Faith.
(b) Flora.
(c) Franes.
(d) Fern.

10. Where is Miranda taken after Nicholas hears she is pregnant?
(a) A hospital.
(b) Dragonwyck.
(c) Her mother's home.
(d) A Van Ryn estate in Boston.

11. What does Nicholas talk about as they drive away from their wedding?
(a) His travels.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Their future.
(d) His feelings for her.

12. What is the name of Ephraim's farm?
(a) Walling's Place.
(b) Wales Territory.
(c) Well's Farm.
(d) Willford Ranch.

13. Who does Miranda write to while she is weak with pregnancy?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Ephraim.
(d) Tibby.

14. What does Miranda's baby die from?
(a) A heart defect.
(b) Poor nutrition.
(c) An ear infection.
(d) A collapsed lung.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the doctor called on to help Poe's wife?

2. What does 'to the egress' mean?

3. What does Nicholas do to the boy who throws water at him?

4. What does Nicholas poison Johanna with?

5. Why does Jeff come home from the war?

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