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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. During Lionel's tests on Florence, what happens when the temperature drops?
(a) Wisps of viscous matter appear on Florence's fingertips.
(b) All of the answers are correct.
(c) The cat screeches, terrifying everyone.
(d) The bells all begin to ring.

2. What appears after the bell on the table rings?
(a) The face of a devil.
(b) A screaming, writhing apparition.
(c) A small, indefinable ball of light.
(d) A figure reaching for Edith.

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

4. What does the figure under the sheets in Part Four do when Florence speaks to it?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It erupts in evil laughter.
(c) It says, "Boo!"
(d) It flies at her.

5. How long was Lionel away from Edith in 1962?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lionel have the carpenter construct?

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

3. In which valley is Hell House located?

4. Why does Florence get angry with Lionel at the dinner table?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Florence is determined to prove that Daniel exists, despite the negative reaction from the rest of the group. What does Florence do after the poltergeist activity at the dinner table to prove once and for all that Daniel did indeed exist?

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

3. Why was Hell House closed for thirty years, and how was it re-opened?

4. In what condition was Ben found after his first experience at Hell House?

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

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

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

8. What is Florence's overall impression of the house as she makes her way through it?

9. How did Ben support himself after the first experience at Hell House? Why did he follow this particular path?

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

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