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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is outside of the theater when the Van Ryns go to see the play?

2. What does Nicholas talk about as they drive away from their wedding?

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

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

5. What does Jeff tie Nicholas up with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Miranda stay when she gets back to Dragonwyck, and how does she feel about this?

2. How does Peggy feel about all the social engagements that happen after the baby dies?

3. What happens when Miranda asks Nicholas to let Peggy be her maid at home?

4. Who does Jeff plan to marry when he returns from the war, and why does he not get the chance to propose to her?

5. What does Miranda do with Dragonwyck when she hears that Nicholas is dead?

6. What does Jeff say to Miranda after they meet, while Nicholas is away from Dragonwyck?

7. What does Jeff write to Miranda about, and how is he feeling?

8. What does Miranda find in the attic, and how does this make her feel?

9. What happens when Miranda secretly meets with Jeff?

10. What does Jeff do for Peggy before he and Miranda move to California?

(see the answer keys)

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