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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do as a mentor to Miranda?
(a) Supervises her reading.
(b) Buys her a new wardrobe.
(c) Hire a tutor for her.
(d) Take her to cultural events.

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

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

8. What sickness does Miranda get after the boat accident?
(a) Diptheria.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Hypothermia.
(d) Pneumonia.

9. What does Nicholas not believe in that shocks Miranda?
(a) Faith.
(b) True love.
(c) Repentance.
(d) God.

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

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

12. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do for Miranda while she is weak with pregnancy?
(a) Sing to her.
(b) Play music for her.
(c) Bring food to her room.
(d) Read aloud to her.

13. Who does Nicholas forbid coming to his house?
(a) Katrine.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Dr. Francis.

14. What does Peggy tell Miranda about while she is sick?
(a) Her sickly mother.
(b) Her dead husband.
(c) Her job.
(d) The potato famine.

15. How long does Nicholas mourn his dead son?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Jeff does Miranda find soothing?

2. What does Miranda make in Poe's kitchen?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT someone who comes to care for Miranda after the boat accident?

5. What does Miranda find in the attic while Nicholas is gone?

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