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

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

3. What does Jeff tie Nicholas up with?
(a) A bell rope.
(b) Miranda's apron.
(c) His suspenders.
(d) A belt.

4. Who does Miranda ask to come and live with her when she is pregnant?
(a) Tibby.
(b) Katrine.
(c) Charity.
(d) Peggy.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Miranda know instinctively when she wakes up after the boat injury?
(a) Nicholas is dead.
(b) She loses the baby.
(c) She dies.
(d) Jeff is near.

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

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

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

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

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

15. What does Poe ask Miranda to do when she first meets him?
(a) Recite her own poetry.
(b) Promice him to be happy in life.
(c) Give him a critique.
(d) Sing for the group.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug does Nicholas use while in the tower room?

2. What does Jeff do to help Peggy?

3. What is the name of Peggy's boyfriend?

4. What play are the Van Ryns invited to go and see?

5. What is the name of the river boat Nicholas buys?

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