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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. What does 'to the egress' mean?

2. What is Miranda's favorite part of the hotel in the Pine Orchards?

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

4. Who does Miranda hold a secret meeting with after Nicholas hurts her?

5. What do Peggy and Miranda plan while Nicholas is away from Dragonwyck for a few days?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when a bucket of water is thrown on Nicholas?

2. How does Miranda feel about Poe's home?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Miranda find in the attic, and how does this make her feel?

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

9. What does Miranda do with Dragonwyck when she hears that Nicholas is dead?

10. How does Miranda feel when she wakes up after her wedding night, and how does Nicholas respond to this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why does Seton choose these particular places for this plot to take place?

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