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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. Why are there no windows in Hell House?
(a) To save on window taxes.
(b) To save on energy.
(c) To keep intruders from breaking in.
(d) Belasco bricked them up.

2. What is another name for Hell House?
(a) The Hellmouth.
(b) Belasco house.
(c) Dante's house.
(d) Deacon's Brothel.

3. What is the name of the body of water near Hell House?
(a) Broken Bog.
(b) Bleeding Bog.
(c) Bastard Bog.
(d) Unholy Bog.

4. What is the name of Deutsch's son?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Lionel.
(c) William.
(d) Edward.

5. What does Lionel attach to Florence's feet during his experiment testing her authenticity?
(a) Glue sticks.
(b) Light bulbs.
(c) Chalk.
(d) Fluorescent paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Florence refuses to go into the chapel. What other room does she avoid?

2. What is the name of the lone survivor of the last expedition into Hell House?

3. Who/what does Ben say is intent on killing everyone in the group?

4. How long was Lionel away from Edith in 1962?

5. What does Florence hear when she gets out of the shower in Part Three?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lionel's attitude toward Florence's gift, and why does he feel that way?

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

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

4. What is the first paranormal sign seen? Who sees it? What does Barrett attribute it to?

5. Describe what occurs when Florence holds a "sitting" after dinner the first night.

6. Hell House is said to have reached the pinnacle of evil in 1928. What sort of events were said to occur that year?

7. Who is Florence Tanner, and what is her role in the group going to Hell House? What has she been promised for her participation?

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

9. What does Ben do during the plane ride to Hell House, and how does he feel?

10. 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?

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