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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 is Miranda able to escape the Manor in Chapter 12?

2. What does Miranda discover is a small form of opium that when used in large quantities could cause hallucination and death in Chapter 12?

3. What was the great kite that Captain Barrows designed going to be called?

4. In the end of Chapter 8, Dr. Mead says he would be delighted to return and visit what?

5. In Chapter 11, Farley says that he will be gone in how long?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miranda take flight in Chapter 11?

2. How did Captain Barrows hope to break the curse of the Manor, according to Dr.Mead in Chapter 8?

3. What does Miss Moreland reveal about the history of Bourne Manor and Dr. Mead in Chapter 9?

4. What does Farley discuss with Miranda on their kite-flying trip in Chapter 10?

5. What inner conflicts does Miranda face in Chapter 9?

6. What does Dr. Mead suggest Miranda do about Wysteria in Chapter 8? What does he promise to do as well?

7. How does Dr. Mead enter the Manor in Chapter 12? What is his objective there?

8. What is Dr. Mead's reaction to the laudanum in Chapter 12? Why?

9. How does Miranda react to Farley's return in Chapter 10?

10. What climactic danger does Miranda face in Chapter 12? How does she escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism and imagery of the birds and kites in Captain Barrows' attic. How do the images affect Miranda?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the character of Dr. Mead in the novel. What is Dr. Mead's reaction upon seeing Wysteria?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the theme of curses in the novel. Where are curses represented?

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