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The Canterville Ghost | Quiz

Oscar Wilde
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The Canterville Ghost | Quiz

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1)

What strange color does the blood stain appear to be one day? (from Chapter 3)

Black.
Purple.
Blue.
Green.
2)

When was Virginia presented to the Queen? (from Chapter 7)

1880.
1890.
1790.
1770.
3)

Who does the item that crashed in the hall belong to? (from Chapter 3)

The ghost.
The ghost's wife.
Lord Canterville.
Mr. Otis.
4)

Why does Mrs. Otis try to give the ghost a tincture? (from Chapter 3)

She knows he will like the taste.
She knows it will make him quieter.
She read that he liked it when he was alive.
She thinks he is sick.
5)

What does the ghost plan to put on Mrs. Otis's head on Friday? (from Chapter 3)

His wife's heart.
A live snake.
A clammy hand.
His pistol.
6)

How long does the ghost prepare himself to scare someone after the tricks are played on him? (from Chapter 4)

2 hours.
3 hours.
1 hour.
4 hours.
7)

What title does Virginia hold when she gets married? (from Chapter 7)

Lady.
Emery.
Princess.
Duchess.
8)

What does Virginia like to put on the ghost's grave? (from Chapter 7)

White lilies.
Orange poppies.
Red roses.
Purple pansies.
9)

What character does the ghost dress up as after he trips in the hall? (from Chapter 4)

Crazy Christopher.
Naughty Ned.
Murdering Mike.
Reckless Rupert.
10)

How does the ghost get hurt when the crash in the hall happened? (from Chapter 3)

He twists his shoulder.
He cuts his leg.
He bruises his knees.
He sprains his ankle.
11)

What does Virginia usually bring to the dinner table? (from Chapter 6)

Fresh greens.
A friend.
A tablecloth.
Flowers.
12)

Who blocks the ghost's path on the stairs when he gets scared on September 19th? (from Chapter 4)

Washington.
Virginia.
Mrs. Otis.
The twins.
13)

What kind of weapon does the Ghost include in his Friday ensemble? (from Chapter 3)

A sword.
A dagger.
A guillotine.
A pistol.
14)

What does the Duke call Virginia after she tells her story? (from Chapter 6)

An angel.
An American.
A lover.
A beauty.
15)

What does the ghost turn into to frighten Mrs. Otis? (from Chapter 3)

A black spider.
A black snake.
A black bear.
A black dog.
16)

What does the ghost ask Virginia to do for him after showing her the prophecy? (from Chapter 5)

Weep for his sins.
Interpret what it means.
Listen to his story.
Pray for him.
17)

What does the ghost give Virginia before she returns? (from Chapter 6)

Jewels.
A treasure map.
A history.
A promise.
18)

How does the ghost feel about Virginia? (from Chapter 5)

She is young and naive.
She is frail and ugly.
She is nicer than her family.
She is pretty and sweet.
19)

What does Virginia ask to keep after the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

The helmet.
The small coffin.
The locket.
The family Bible.
20)

Where does Virginia go after her honeymoon? (from Chapter 7)

The Duke's palace.
Canterville Chase.
London.
The woods.
21)

Who sets the traps for the ghost on the stairs? (from Chapter 4)

Washington.
Mrs. Otis.
Mr. Otis.
The twins.
22)

How long has the ghost been dead? (from Chapter 5)

300 years.
200 years.
150 years.
250 years.
23)

What does the ghost dress up as on September 19th? (from Chapter 4)

John the Fearless.
James the Soulless.
Jonas the Graveless.
Jack the Heartless.
24)

What is Virginia able to do when the ghost takes her hand? (from Chapter 5)

Understand his past.
See what he sees.
Walk through a wall.
See into the spirit world.
25)

What is knocked over to cause the large crash in the hall? (from Chapter 3)

A suit of armor.
A picture frame.
A large box.
A chest of drawers.
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