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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does the ghost use what he stole from Mr. Otis's bedroom?
(a) To heal his bruises.
(b) To calm his stomache.
(c) To quiet his chains.
(d) To diguise himself.

2. How many gypsies stay to look for Virginia?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

3. What does the ghost say the purpose of his existence is?
(a) To rattle his chains and groan.
(b) To be scary.
(c) To protect his legacy.
(d) To right his wrongs.

4. What does the Duke call Virginia after she tells her story?
(a) A beauty.
(b) An angel.
(c) An American.
(d) A lover.

5. Why does Mr. Otis feel the way he does when Virginia is found?
(a) He does not know how she got there.
(b) He thought she was dead.
(c) He thinks she was playing a trick on them.
(d) He missed her.

6. Where is there a prophecy written about the resting place for the ghost?
(a) The fireplace mantle.
(b) The library window.
(c) The family Bible.
(d) The staircase banister.

7. How long has the ghost been dead?
(a) 300 years.
(b) 150 years.
(c) 200 years.
(d) 250 years.

8. How did the ghost die?
(a) He was starved to death.
(b) He was drowned.
(c) He died of a venerial disease.
(d) He was hung.

9. How long does the ghost stay in his room after his Friday plan fails?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 5 days.

10. What does the ghost give Virginia before she returns?
(a) A history.
(b) A treasure map.
(c) Jewels.
(d) A promise.

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

12. How does the ghost feel about Virginia?
(a) She is young and naive.
(b) She is frail and ugly.
(c) She is nicer than her family.
(d) She is pretty and sweet.

13. Who does Mr. Otis allow to stay on his land?
(a) Vagrants.
(b) Migrant Farmers.
(c) Missionaries.
(d) Gypsies.

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

15. What is the one thing the ghost has longed to do since he died?
(a) Forgive.
(b) Travel.
(c) Repent.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets the traps for the ghost in the hall?

2. What does Virginia threaten to do when the ghost is rude to her?

3. What does Mr. Otis have done to the pond?

4. Where are Vriginia's brothers going a few days after her dress tears?

5. What is the place called where the ghost can get his final rest?

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