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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. What runs beneath the concrete bridge?
3. What is the physicist's name?
4. What happens when Florence tells the figure under the sheets that she isn't interested in jokes?
5. Whom does Florence invite for a walk in Chapter 11?
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. How does Florence Tanner prepare for her trip to Hell House?
3. What does Barrett demand of Deutsch in order to complete the Hell House project?
4. How did Ben support himself after the first experience at Hell House? Why did he follow this particular path?
5. In what condition was Ben found after his first experience at Hell House?
6. Whom does Deutsch choose as partners for Barrett and why?
7. Hell House is situated at the edge of Bastard Bog. How did Bastard Bog get its name?
8. Who does Florence believe she channels during her first session at Hell House? How does Lionel feel about Florence's thoughts?
9. 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?
10. Describe what occurs when Florence holds a "sitting" after dinner the first night.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Deutsch's death by accidental overdose before the experiment is completed leaves the group without money and basically without a goal now that their benefactor is dead. Yet, they continue the experiment despite the futility of the situation. Why do you think the group continues, even though one of them has died? Do you think that her death is one reason they continue? Specify each individual character's possible motivation and cite examples to support your explanation.
Essay Topic 2
Edith is continuously illustrated as one of the weaker people in the group at Hell House, yet she is one of the few to survive. Florence is savvy and strong, yet she is the first to perish. Analyze the juxtaposition of these two characters, their perceived strengths and weaknesses, and how Hell House ultimately affects each character.
Essay Topic 3
Reverend Florence Tanner is the spiritualist in the group. Upon the initial exploration of Hell House, she is unable to enter the chapel, which should be a place of peace and serenity. Why is Florence repelled by the chapel? What other place in the house makes her feel the same way? Why do you think she fears these rooms? What significance does this have later in the story? Cite examples from the text.
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