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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. Dr. Mead tells Miranda that Captain Barrows believed that the Manor was cursed and also thought that through what he could break the curse in Chapter 8?

2. Farley points out that Miranda may have forgotten, but that inside her she has a draw to do what in Chapter 10?

3. Dr. Mead does not believe in what, but he believes that the inhabitants of the Manor were affected by believing in them?

4. Where does Miranda make her way when she awakens in Chapter 11?

5. What freezes Dr. Mead in fear in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miranda take flight in Chapter 11?

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

3. What is Miranda's state of mind when she awakens in Chapter 11? Where does she go?

4. What is Miranda's time alone at the Manor like in the beginning of Chapter 9?

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

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

7. What surprise does Farley introduce to Miranda in Chapter 11?

8. What does Farley reveal about his future and plans in Chapter 11? How does Miranda react?

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

10. What does Dr. Mead say about Captain Barrows' marriage in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Miranda's journey from the Manor in Chapter 7. What drives Miranda to leave?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Miranda and Captain Barrows in the novel. How are they similar? How do they differ?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Miranda as the protagonist of the novel. What heroic or noble characteristics does Miranda exhibit in the novel's beginning?

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