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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. How many weeks of work does Johnny miss without realizing it?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 4 weeks.

2. Who does Reston encourage Will to call when he runs out of money for experiments on the house?
(a) National Geographic Magazine.
(b) The Sun Newspaper.
(c) The National Enquirer.
(d) The Telegraph.

3. Which of the following authors is NOT an expert on the Navidson case in the novel?
(a) Kellog.
(b) Samson.
(c) Paarlberg.
(d) Antwerk.

4. How fast does Will typically travel on his bike?
(a) 10 mph.
(b) 40 mph.
(c) 20 mph.
(d) 30 mph.

5. Which of the following groups of people is NOT included in the screening process Karen sets up for Will's film?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Professors.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Architects.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters remains at the house in Virginia to conduct experiments?

2. During what month does Will leave his family to deal with Tom's estate?

3. After having a dinner with Thumper, to what state does Johnny decide to move?

4. How much are the beers Johnny buys while in Flagstaff?

5. Which of the following elements is NOT measured in tests at the mysterious hallway?

Short Essay Questions

1. What nightmare does Johnny frequently have that involves a frat boy?

2. How does the real estate agent react to Karen's decision to sell the home in Virginia?

3. What are the only two reasons Johnny has for leaving his apartment after he slips into insanity?

4. How does Johnny learn that he wrote a book entitled "House of Leaves"?

5. What is the response to the shortened film Karen sends out to her friends and families?

6. What critique does Timothy K Thuan give of Will's photography?

7. During his solo exploration of the hallway, how far does Will travel every day?

8. How does Will pass the time in the hallway once his batteries have run out?

9. Before Karen arrives in Virginia in search of Will, how does he spend his days?

10. What kind of life did Johnny live during the six months he stayed in Seattle?

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