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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jeff come home from the war?
(a) He fulfills his commitment.
(b) He is needed at home.
(c) He deserts his post.
(d) He is wounded.

2. What is the name of the river boat Nicholas buys?
(a) Mary Craft.
(b) Mary Mercy.
(c) Mary Clayton.
(d) Mary Certain.

3. What happens to Miranda just before St. Nicholas's Day?
(a) The baby moves.
(b) She begins to bleed.
(c) She gets frequent headaches.
(d) She goes into labor.

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

5. What does Nicholas poison Johanna with?
(a) Oleander.
(b) Strychnine.
(c) Acid.
(d) Opium.

6. Who cares for Miranda when she gets injured after the PT Barnum show?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Gloria.

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

8. What about Nicholas does Miranda never question?
(a) His behavior.
(b) His directions.
(c) His opinions.
(d) His style.

9. What does Miranda wear when she hears that Nicholas is coming?
(a) A white brocade gown.
(b) A brown striped satin gown.
(c) A pink velet dress.
(d) A green silk dress.

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

11. What does Miranda find in the attic while Nicholas is gone?
(a) Johanna's diary.
(b) A wedding picture of Johanna.
(c) Her baby's cradle.
(d) An opium pipe.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miranda think Nicholas is upset about when he is healing?

2. What does Jeff tie Nicholas up with?

3. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do as a mentor to Miranda?

4. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do for Miranda while she is weak with pregnancy?

5. How long does Nicholas mourn his dead son?

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