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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. After the first family of slaves hid in the Galworthy house, how long did they have to stay at the house to recuperate?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Miranda say is her favorite meal that her mother makes?

3. What perfume is Iris Kramer wearing in Chapter 14?

4. Where does the only light come from in the Hooton cellar where the fugitive slave room is?

5. What does Sigmund call Dorothy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Belle think her emotions got out of control?

2. What does Miranda learn about the Hootons in Mrs. Wainwright's book about 19th century Garnet?

3. Why does Buddy not want to go in the attic?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Miranda do when she is awakened by a thunderstorm?

5. Why does Dan come back to the attic after he shows Buddy out?

6. What conversation do Miranda and her father have about an atmosphere in the house and how does her mother react?

7. How does Belle feel about her actions the next morning?

8. What conversation does Miranda overhear between Lucinda and Sigmund in Chapter 9?

9. What does Dan think when Miranda tells him about what she can see in the dollhouse?

10. Where is the Hooton's secret room and how is it furnished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Wainwright is a widow who teaches music lessons. Why is Mrs. Wainwright able to provide Miranda with the information she needs to know about Garnet and the Galworthy house?

Essay Topic 2

Miranda has always gotten along well with her mother. How and why does Miranda and Helen’s relationship begin to change and deteriorate the longer they are in Garnet?

Essay Topic 3

Miranda is fascinated by the dollhouse and its occupants. How involved does Miranda become with the dollhouse? How and why does it become an obsession for her?

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