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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Otis find a bloodstain in her new house?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The hall.
(d) The library.

2. How does Mr. Otis describe his wife?
(a) Beautiful and high maintenance.
(b) Good looking with good health.
(c) Good natured and sweet.
(d) Small and sickly.

3. What happens to the sky as the Otises approach their new house?
(a) It pours rain in one spot.
(b) It becomes dark.
(c) It is filled with billowing clouds.
(d) It brightens up.

4. Which of the following animals do the Otises NOT see as they drive to their new house?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Squirrels.
(c) Owls.
(d) Birds.

5. What is the name of the house that Mr. Otis buys at the beginning of the book?
(a) Canterville Chase.
(b) Canterbury Castle.
(c) Cranburshire Cove.
(d) Castlewood Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Umey's profession?

2. What does Mr. Otis say he does not believe in?

3. What is the name of Mr. Otis's oldest son?

4. What does the owner's grand-aunt see in the house that frightens her?

5. Who murdered the woman who caused the blood stain?

(see the answer key)

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