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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 William Deutsch instruct his father's representative to do with the Hell House researchers?

2. What happens to Lionel's manuscript after he dies?

3. What does Ben tell Edith to do to keep her from wandering away from her husband?

4. What does the group do with the body that they find in the wine cellar?

5. What does Barrett call the sound of Edith brushing her teeth and splashing the water as she washes her face?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what does Lionel say that ecotoplasm derives, and from what does he say it is?

2. Explain in detail what Florence does to rid herself of Daniel's possession.

3. Lionel and Edith have an awkward moment in the steam room, and Edith leaves hastily, slamming the door behind her. What happens to Lionel after he is abandoned in the steam room?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. What does Lionel do to keep Edith from wandering off while he is asleep? How does this make Edith feel at first? How does it make her feel later?

7. What are the words Florence repeats over the body of Daniel Belasco at his funeral, and what is their purpose?

8. 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?

9. What happens when Florence attacks Edith, and what secret does Florence reveal about Edith's childhood?

10. Ben and Lionel believe that Florence has created the ghost of Daniel Belasco. Florence vehemently denies this until she is struck with a sudden, painful memory. What is that memory, and who has she come to believe the ghost of Daniel Belasco really is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Lionel and Edith seem to have an odd relationship, a May/December relationship as some may call it. Hints are given throughout the texts about the complexity of their relationship and how they relate to each other. What keeps them together? Does their love for each other seem real or affected? What does each partner do for the other to be an equal part of the relationship? Do you think it is likely that Edith will be unable to continue living without Lionel? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your theories.

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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