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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miranda injure when she comes home from the PT Barnum show?
(a) Her toe.
(b) Her ankle.
(c) Her wrist.
(d) He clavical.

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. How does Nicholas stop the river boat when Jeff and Miranda get on it?
(a) Jumps in front of it.
(b) Calls out to the captain.
(c) Hangs a red flag from the tower.
(d) Fires a shot.

9. What is Peggy's occupation?
(a) Maid.
(b) Cook's assistant.
(c) Clothers ironer.
(d) Call girl.

10. How long does it take for Miranda to regain consciousness after the boat accident?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 12 days.
(c) 8 days.
(d) 14 days.

11. What drug does Nicholas use while in the tower room?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Opium.
(c) Heroine.
(d) Cocaine.

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

13. What does Miranda make in Poe's kitchen?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Tea.
(c) Bread.
(d) Cookies.

14. What play are the Van Ryns invited to go and see?
(a) Othello.
(b) Macbeth.
(c) Hamlet.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at Dragonwyck for a year after the death of the baby?

2. What does Poe ask Miranda to do when she first meets him?

3. What is Bronck's occupation?

4. What does Miranda know instinctively when she wakes up after the boat injury?

5. What is Nicholas really upset about while he is healing?

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