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

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

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

4. Where is Miranda taken after Nicholas hears she is pregnant?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A Van Ryn estate in Boston.
(c) Dragonwyck.
(d) Her mother's home.

5. What does Nicholas rescue from a cliff?
(a) A purse.
(b) An old man.
(c) A child.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Miranda and Jeff move at the end of the book?

2. What sickness does Miranda get after the boat accident?

3. What does Jeff tie Nicholas up with?

4. Who does Miranda write to while she is weak with pregnancy?

5. Who does Miranda talk to about her fear of Nicholas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when a bucket of water is thrown on Nicholas?

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

3. What happens when Miranda secretly meets with Jeff?

4. What happens when the Mary Clinton bursts into flames?

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

6. How does Miranda feel about Poe's home?

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

8. How do Jeff and Miranda try and escape?

9. What does De Grenier say to Miranda when he arrives to their party?

10. What happens when a new governor is elected?

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