2. What is Miranda's mother reading when Miranda finds her in the kitchen?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The bible.
(c) A letter.
(d) A novel.

3. What is the name of the book Miranda is reading when her mother calls her?
(a) The Lovely Virgin.
(b) The Simple Lover.
(c) The Beautiful Adulteress.
(d) The Strange Affair.

4. What is the name of the house Miranda is supposed to make her first stop at?
(a) Alostria House.
(b) Astor House.
(c) Arkham House.
(d) Amber House.

5. Who writes Miranda a letter before she heads home after the funeral?
(a) Zelie.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Katrine.
(d) Nicholas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abigail feel as she prepares Miranda to leave for Dragonwyck?

2. What is Nicholas's hobby?

3. What does the minister say happens if what the down renters destroy is replaced?

4. What is Dick's occupation?

5. What is the name of Nicholas's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miranda feel during her first month at Dragonwyck?

2. Which doctor does Nicholas want to treat his daughter, and why?

3. What is given to Miranda just before she heads to her own home after the funeral?

4. What does Miranda think about while her father reads the family bible?

5. How does Miranda describe Johanna when she is first introduced?

6. What does Nicholas do when he and Miranda meet alone at night after Johanna's death?

7. How does Johanna die, and how does Nicholas respond?

8. What surprising bit of news does Tibby have for Miranda when she gets home, and how does Miranda respond to this news?

9. What happens when Nicholas and Miranda are driving home from the doctor's office?

10. What does Jeff do after Johanna's death to calm his suspicions?

(see the answer keys)

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