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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Peggy get Miranda's attention when Nicholas gets home?

2. Which of the following does Nicholas NOT do as a mentor to Miranda?

3. What does Miranda say Poe's wife looks like?

4. Who is invited to the house for St. Nicholas's Day?

5. Why does Nicholas decide to travel to the Pine Orchard Mountain House?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Jeff and Miranda try and escape?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What happens when Miranda meets with Nicholas in the tower room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miranda endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal is a theme introduced in a few places in this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

What does Miranda choose to do with her inherited estate, and why does she choose to take this path?

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