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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Florence feel that she has found Daniel Belasco?

2. For how long was Fischer in a coma?

3. What event occurs in Lionel and Edith's bedroom that Lionel attributes to kinetics?

4. How is Benjamin Fischer getting to Hell House?

5. How many chairs surround the dining table?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What element is the omnipresent representation in "Hell House"?

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

4. Who is Benjamin Fischer, and what is his importance to the group going to Hell House?

5. Barrett seems unsure about whether he should accept the job offered by Deutsch. Why is he unsure, and why does he eventually agree to it?

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

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

8. How does Florence hear Belasco's voice, even though he has been dead for so long?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Florence so easily fooled into giving in to (what she thinks is) Daniel Belasco? What are her motivations? How does she think her self-sacrifice will save Daniel from everlasting torment in Hell House? Cite examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Ben is eager to escape Hell House for a second time after the Reversor has supposedly cleansed the atmosphere. What makes Ben uncomfortable about leaving? Why do you think he feels this discomfort, or do you think it is impossible for him to simply accept that the house is clean? What do you think finally makes him turn around? Cite examples to support your explanation.

Essay Topic 3

Florence seems to be the focus of the spirit's attention, boldly making itself known to her while only slightly affecting the other members of the group? What purpose do you think the ghost has in targeting her? What is it about Florence that could make her vulnerable to the spirit?

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