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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 much does Johnny sell his mother's locket for?

2. During what month does Will leave his family to deal with Tom's estate?

3. In what city was Johnny nursed back to health by a group of doctors and nurses in the mountains?

4. After having a dinner with Thumper, to what state does Johnny decide to move?

5. When Will was researching the house in Virginia, where did he sleep at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Chad's schoolteacher to knock on the Navidson's front door?

2. How does Lude die?

3. How does Johnny feel about the locket his mother sent to him?

4. How does Johnny learn that he wrote a book entitled "House of Leaves"?

5. How does Will pass the time in the hallway once his batteries have run out?

6. Why does Karen call Fowler for support?

7. How does the real estate agent react to Karen's decision to sell the home in Virginia?

8. During his solo exploration of the hallway, how far does Will travel every day?

9. How does Johnny respond to Thumper's invitation to come over for dinner?

10. What are the only two reasons Johnny has for leaving his apartment after he slips into insanity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The further Johnny gets into the writings of Zampano's trunk, the more his grip on reality begins to slip away. First, describe the physical changes Johnny undergoes while he is reading the writings from Zampano's trunk. Then, explain the mental changes Johnny undergoes during his reading. What grip do you think Zampano has on Johnny from the grave?

Essay Topic 2

Holloway Roberts is a man hired to explore the mysterious hallway in Will's home. First, describe Will's first impressions of Holloway. Then, explain why Holloway is motivated to complete the exploration. Finally, describe the ways Holloway's character changes once he enters the darkness of the hallway.

Essay Topic 3

There are two stories of twins in this novel, Tom and Will, and Jacob and Esau. First, describe the story of Jacob and Esau as it is described in this novel. Then, explain how the story of Jacob and Esau parallels the story of Tom and Will. Finally, explain how the idea of twinning becomes important in Will's understanding of the hallway.

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