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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. What word does Florence use to describe the house, even before they have an opportunity to enter?
(a) Overwhelming.
(b) Amazing.
(c) Hideous.
(d) Horrendous.

2. Who is the group's physical medium?
(a) Lionel Barrett.
(b) Edith Barrett.
(c) Daniel Belasco.
(d) Benjamin Fischer.

3. What does Lionel call the appearance during Florence's trance?
(a) Externatlization of thought.
(b) Mass hysteria.
(c) Imagination.
(d) A trick of light.

4. How many parapsychology experts are going to join the physicist?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lionel says that the smock and tights that he asks Florence to change into are a precaution against what?

2. What is the interesting part of Hell House's reputation?

3. What causes the cat to rush out of Florence's room?

4. In which valley is Hell House located?

5. What is Deutsch's full name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Florence leaves the first sitting frustrated and a bit afraid. What happens to her when she gets out of the shower?

2. What is the purpose of the cabinet Florence is put in and the costume she is given to wear?

3. Why does Florence seem to be the center of the spirits' attentions?

4. What does Barrett demand of Deutsch in order to complete the Hell House project?

5. Does Lionel believe in ghosts? What is his explanation for the odd occurrences in Hell House?

6. Why is Florence unable to enter the chapel in Hell House?

7. How does Florence react to the steam room and wine cellar? What seems to trigger her reactions, and what does she say will "cure" the house?

8. Whom does Deutsch choose as partners for Barrett and why?

9. Who does Florence believe she channels during her first session at Hell House? How does Lionel feel about Florence's thoughts?

10. What is on the list that Edith finds, and why does it disturb her so much?

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