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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Virginia find in the place where she plans to fix her dress?
(a) The ghost.
(b) Washington.
(c) A different ghost.
(d) Mrs. Otis.

3. What is the name of Mr. Otis's oldest son?
(a) Adams.
(b) Washington.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Hamilton.

4. Who tells Mr. Otis not to buy the house at the beginning of the book?
(a) His wife.
(b) His children.
(c) His parents.
(d) His friends.

5. Why does the ghost refuse to leave his room after getting scared on September 19th?
(a) He wants them to think he left.
(b) He knows he is failing.
(c) His feelings are hurt.
(d) He is too scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family decide to do when they cannot find Virginia?

2. What does the ghost say the purpose of his existence is?

3. What is the one thing the ghost has longed to do since he died?

4. What does the Otis family do after they come to a strange conclusion about the strange thing in the library?

5. Who does Mr. Otis allow to stay on his land?

(see the answer key)

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