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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where are the Bentons from?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) Salem.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. How does Peggy get Miranda's attention when Nicholas gets home?
(a) Speaks in code.
(b) Throws rocks at her window.
(c) Screams.
(d) Slides a note under her door.

4. What is the name of Peggy's boyfriend?
(a) Harry.
(b) Hans.
(c) Hank.
(d) Hal.

5. What is Miranda's favorite part of the hotel in the Pine Orchards?
(a) The luxurious accommodations.
(b) The people.
(c) The food.
(d) The view.

6. What happens to Miranda just before St. Nicholas's Day?
(a) She begins to bleed.
(b) She gets frequent headaches.
(c) The baby moves.
(d) She goes into labor.

7. What sickness does Miranda get after the boat accident?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Hypothermia.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Influenza.

8. What about Jeff does Miranda find soothing?
(a) His voice.
(b) His confidence.
(c) His touch.
(d) His presence.

9. What does Miranda say Poe's wife looks like?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A shell of a human.
(c) An angel.
(d) A child.

10. What happens at Dragonwyck for a year after the death of the baby?
(a) A mourning period for the boy.
(b) Some rallies against the tenant farmers.
(c) A general shunning of the Van Ryns.
(d) A constant stream of parties.

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

12. What does Miranda think Nicholas is upset about when he is healing?
(a) Missing the parties of the season.
(b) Having to be treated by Miranda.
(c) Killing the boy.
(d) Displaying weakness.

13. Why is Jeff brought to Dragonwyck?
(a) The baby is sick.
(b) A servant is hurt.
(c) Miranda wants to see him.
(d) Miranda is in labor.

14. Who does Nicholas forbid coming to his house?
(a) Dr. Francis.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Katrine.

15. What does Miranda find in the attic while Nicholas is gone?
(a) Johanna's diary.
(b) An opium pipe.
(c) Her baby's cradle.
(d) A wedding picture of Johanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman Jeff plans to propose to?

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

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

4. What about Nicholas does Miranda never question?

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

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