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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the ghost sleep?
(a) A secret room.
(b) The library.
(c) An old elevator shaft.
(d) The attic.

2. What time does Mr. Otis wake up the first time he hears the ghost?
(a) 1:00 am.
(b) 1:30 am.
(c) 12:30 am.
(d) Midnight.

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

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

5. What does the ghost turn into to frighten Mrs. Otis?
(a) A black dog.
(b) A black bear.
(c) A black spider.
(d) A black snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reaction people have had when seeing the ghost?

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

3. Why does the ghost keep to his room for a few days after the crash in the hall?

4. What item does Mr. Otis give the ghost the first time he sees him?

5. What is Mrs. Umey's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on September 19?

2. What does Cecil do after Virginia returns and shares her story?

3. How does the ghost feel after the events of his Friday night plans?

4. How does Mr. Otis feel when Virginia is found? Why?

5. How does the ghost ask Virginia to help him? Why?

6. Why does the ghost decide to talk to the thing that interrupts his plan to scare Washington?

7. What is the scariest part of the Friday night plan? Why?

8. What do the twins do when they see the ghost for the first time?

9. What happens when Virginia Otis wins a horse race?

10. What does the ghost plan to do to get back at the twins for the pranks they pull after the failed Friday night?

(see the answer keys)

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