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

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

3. How does Nicholas stop the river boat when Jeff and Miranda get on it?

4. What is the name of the doctor called on to help Poe's wife?

5. What does Jeff do to help Peggy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jeff say to Miranda after they meet, while Nicholas is away from Dragonwyck?

2. What does Jeff do before leaving Dragonwyck as Nicholas orders him?

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

4. What happens when Miranda secretly meets with Jeff?

5. What happens when Miranda asks Nicholas to let Peggy be her maid at home?

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

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

8. What does Nicholas say when Miranda asks him what he thinks of Poe?

9. Who does Jeff plan to marry when he returns from the war, and why does he not get the chance to propose to her?

10. What does De Grenier say to Miranda when he arrives to their party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Which character do you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

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