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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. What does Lionel ask Ben to verify after the Reversor completes its cycle?
2. What does Florence find on the body in the wine cellar?
3. While Lionel works on his machine, how long does Florence pray for Daniel's release?
4. Who does Daniel say is responsible for the attack on Lionel in the steam room?
5. During her trance, what happens when Florence refuses to do what Daniel asks of her?
Short Essay Questions
1. From what does Lionel say that ecotoplasm derives, and from what does he say it is?
2. What happens to Florence after she finally gives in to Daniel's pleas?
3. Why do you think Florence wrote the letter "B" in her own blood on the chapel floor? What do you think she was trying to tell the Barretts and Ben?
4. Lionel's concern for the health of Florence and Ben leads him to call Deutsch's man for medical help, preferably an ambulance. What does Lionel learn during that call?
5. What is Ben's reaction to Lionel's accusation that Deutsch is wasting one-third of his money?
6. Ben finally begins to agree with Florence about the entity haunting Hell House. Who does Florence think it is, and what do they believe is the spirit's purpose for haunting?
7. What are the words Florence repeats over the body of Daniel Belasco at his funeral, and what is their purpose?
8. Explain in detail what Florence does to rid herself of Daniel's possession.
9. At 6:47 a.m. on December 23, 1970, Florence once again seems to be the victim of the ghost's violence. Her scream cuts the early morning air. What happens to her, and what are her companions' opinions of the incident?
10. Why is Florence's sitting after finding Daniel Belasco so important?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how and where Edith and Ben find Emeric Belasco and how they finally overcome him. What was his secret protection? Why do you think his reign finally ended? Did Belasco bring it upon himself or was it "fate"? What role did Edith play? What role did Ben play? Be specific and cite examples from the text to support your explanation.
Essay Topic 2
Rolf Rudolph Deutsch is a rich man with one wish left in life: to know if life after death exists. Why do you think he chose the Belasco house as his subject rather than some other location? What do you think led him to his choice of a physicist to lead the team rather than a paranormal expert? Cite examples from the text to support your explanation.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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