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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Otis ask the ghost to do when he first sees him?
(a) Not wake his wife.
(b) Use lubricator on his chains.
(c) Remain in the attic until morning.
(d) Fix the broken window.

2. What character does the ghost dress up as after he steps in something on the stairs?
(a) Screeching Sam.
(b) Headless Earl.
(c) Lunatic Edward.
(d) Blind Benny.

3. What was the occupation of the person who was most afraid after seeing the ghost?
(a) Butler.
(b) Writer.
(c) Priest.
(d) Doctor.

4. Why is nobody concerned when they notice Virginia's absence?
(a) She said she was going on a long ride.
(b) She usually picks flowers at that time.
(c) She often skips tea.
(d) She is a capable girl.

5. Why does Mr. Otis do what he does to the pond?
(a) There are lots of hiding places there.
(b) Virginia has been known to nap around there.
(c) Virginia may have fallen in.
(d) Other victims have been found there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the ghost stop doing after his Friday plan fails?

2. What did the person most scared of the ghost do?

3. What time does Mr. Otis wake up the first time he hears the ghost?

4. Who is most upset by Virginia's disappearance?

5. What time does the Otis family return to their house after leaving when they come to a conclusion about the strange thing in the library?

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