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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nicholas give Miranda a gift after the ball?
(a) He is falling in love with her.
(b) It is her birthday.
(c) She asks for one.
(d) He notices that she is sad.

2. How does Miranda's mother greet her when she returns from Dragonwyck?
(a) Frantically.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Indifferently.
(d) Coldly.

3. How does De Grenier think Miranda feels about Nicholas?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She is in love with him.
(c) She hates him.
(d) She thinks she is better than him.

4. Who is left in charge during the mourning time?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Zelie.
(c) Magda.
(d) Katrine.

5. Where are the De Greniers from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Belgium.

6. How does Miranda's mother describe Nicholas?
(a) A humble businessman.
(b) A very grand personage.
(c) A shrewish rich man.
(d) A nobleman of virtue.

7. How does Nicholas treat De Grier after the party?
(a) He avoids him.
(b) He invites him over.
(c) He does not change at all towards him.
(d) He is hurtful to him.

8. How many servants are at the Van Ryn house?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

9. What does Nicholas dress up like on St. Nicholas Day?
(a) A chimney sweep.
(b) Royalty.
(c) A clergyman.
(d) A pauper.

10. What does Miranda think of Johanna as she appears for the Fourth of July festivities?
(a) She looks crude.
(b) She looks older.
(c) She looks refined.
(d) She looks annoyed.

11. What is the name of Nicholas's wife?
(a) Johanna.
(b) Joanna.
(c) Joanne.
(d) Joan.

12. Why is Miranda unable to sleep while in the hotel?
(a) Her surroundings are too unfamiliar.
(b) Nicholas is snoring.
(c) Her new nightgown in uncomfortable.
(d) There are no crickets in the city.

13. Where is Johanna kept in state after her death?
(a) The church.
(b) The red room.
(c) The dining hall.
(d) Her room.

14. What do the down renters destroy on St. Nicholas Day?
(a) A carriage.
(b) Some church windows.
(c) A canopy.
(d) The gardens.

15. How many times does Miranda get lost as she heads to town?
(a) Four times.
(b) Two times.
(c) Five times.
(d) Three times.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miranda feel about the doctor that treats Katrine?

2. What is Dick's occupation?

3. Where do the Van Ryns usually go after the New Year?

4. What color is Miranda's best dress as she leaves for Dragonwyck?

5. What does Miranda notice about her father as they ride towards town together?

(see the answer keys)

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