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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the problem with the house first noticed?
(a) 1599.
(b) 1584.
(c) 1684.
(d) 1699.

2. What causes Mrs. Umey to faint?
(a) A thunder clap.
(b) The hoot of an owl.
(c) The sight of Mr. Otis.
(d) A strange reflection.

3. What is Mr. Otis's daughter good at doing?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Reciting.
(c) Reading.
(d) Riding.

4. What is mysterious about the blood stain that Mrs. Otis finds?
(a) It gets bigger and smaller.
(b) It is a strange color.
(c) It cannot be removed.
(d) It never lightens up.

5. What word does Mr. Otis use to describe his twin boys?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Mischievous.
(c) Calm.
(d) Well behaved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Otis's oldest son good at doing?

2. How old is Mr. Otis's daughter?

3. What is the name of the house that Mr. Otis buys at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Mr. Otis say he will welcome to his new house?

5. Where is the house that Mr. Otis buys at the beginning of the book?

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