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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Lionel Barrett's article, to what does he compare sensitives?
(a) Fortune tellers.
(b) Actors.
(c) Geiger counters.
(d) Shamans.

2. What happened to thirteen women who stayed at Hell House?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) They died.
(c) They became pregnant.
(d) They disappeared without a trace.

3. How is the fog described when the group first approaches the house?
(a) A churning sea of cotton.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) A blinding blanket of white.
(d) A sea of curdled milk.

4. Why does Lionel insist Edith do a full body search on Florence?
(a) To make sure Florence has no devil's marks on her.
(b) To make sure Florence hasn't secreted anything to use as a trick.
(c) Because Lionel is not able to do it himself.
(d) To try to make Florence uncomfortable.

5. Who is the ghostly figure in blue pajamas that Ben sees heading out the front door?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Florence.
(c) Edith.
(d) Lionel.

6. Where does Florence feel that she has found Daniel Belasco?
(a) In the fireplace.
(b) Buried in the back yard.
(c) In the wine cellar.
(d) In the chapel.

7. How many chairs surround the dining table?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twenty-four.

8. What does Lionel put on the table in front of Florence?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Tambourine and small guitar.
(c) A length of rope.
(d) A tea bell.

9. What are the first things Edith notices on her first approach to Hell House?
(a) The oozing earth and ugly statuary.
(b) The cold and the smell.
(c) The beauty of the architecture and the desperate landscaping.
(d) The smell of the dark spaces and the dankness everywhere.

10. What causes the thing that appears after the bell rings to disappear?
(a) Florence comes out of the trance.
(b) Edith screams.
(c) It goes into the cat.
(d) Another figure reclaims it.

11. What are Barrett's stipulations for doing Deutsch's bidding?
(a) A daily swim.
(b) Electricity.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) His machine be built and brought along.

12. How long is Barrett given to complete his assignment?
(a) Six months.
(b) One week.
(c) Two years.
(d) Ten days.

13. What is Florence Tanner's professional title?
(a) Reverend.
(b) Madame.
(c) Sister.
(d) Preacher.

14. What is Florence Tanner's purpose in going to Hell House?
(a) To perform an exorcism.
(b) To cleanse it.
(c) To burn it down.
(d) To make it into a sanctuary for her parishoners.

15. What does Florence tell the ghost when it tries to yank the blanket out of her hand?
(a) That she wants to talk.
(b) That it needs to show itself.
(c) That the ghost needs to reveal its name.
(d) That she's had enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Lionel's tests on Florence, what happens when the temperature drops?

2. What is the name of the group's spiritualist?

3. What did the owner of Hell House create there?

4. How long does Florence Tanner say she will be gone?

5. What is the first room Ben and Florence investigate after leaving Edith and Lionel to start the fire?

(see the answer keys)

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