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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. How long is Barrett given to complete his assignment?
2. What does Lionel put on the table in front of Florence?
3. What hovers above the water beneath the bridge?
4. How is the fog described when the group first approaches the house?
5. What are Barrett's stipulations for doing Deutsch's bidding?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the Belasco House come to be known as "Hell House"?
2. Why does Lionel Barrett bring his wife, Edith, with him when she has no training in parapsychology or physics?
3. How does Florence hear Belasco's voice, even though he has been dead for so long?
4. Who does Florence believe she channels during her first session at Hell House? How does Lionel feel about Florence's thoughts?
5. Who is Benjamin Fischer, and what is his importance to the group going to Hell House?
6. Hell House is said to have reached the pinnacle of evil in 1928. What sort of events were said to occur that year?
7. What is the purpose of the cabinet Florence is put in and the costume she is given to wear?
8. What happens while Florence is in the cabinet?
9. What is Lionel's attitude toward Florence's gift, and why does he feel that way?
10. Does Lionel believe in ghosts? What is his explanation for the odd occurrences in Hell House?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Emeric Belasco was perceived as an evil man who did much harm in his lifetime. It seems that he is bent on doing just as much, if not more, harm after death. What is Emeric Belasco's story, and why is he thought to haunt Hell House? Cite specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 2
The physicist, Lionel Barrett, is to be accompanied by a spiritualist and a medium. Why do you think he is disappointed with the selection? Whom would he rather have as associates in this situation? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Florence seems to be the focus of the spirit's attention, boldly making itself known to her while only slightly affecting the other members of the group? What purpose do you think the ghost has in targeting her? What is it about Florence that could make her vulnerable to the spirit?
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