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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. What does Johnny use for light after his electricity is cut off?
(a) Candles.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) A generator.
(d) He uses no light at all.

2. How does the police officer react when he enters the hallway in search of Will?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is terrified.

3. How long does Will stay away from his family before finally making contact with them again?
(a) 12 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 6 months.

4. Who does Johnny claim wrote the book "House of Leaves"?
(a) Zampano.
(b) Will.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Holloway.

5. How long does the police officer search for Will before finally giving up?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 7 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following authors is NOT an expert on the Navidson case in the novel?

2. Whom does Karen leave her children with when she returns to Virginia searching for Will?

3. What is the name of the millionaire who throws a massive party on a boat that Johnny attends?

4. Which of the following characters is left behind when the staircase begins to stretch and the rope ladder snaps?

5. Where did Johnny's mother hide her locket?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Johnny's mother write him a letter to apologize for?

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

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

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

5. How does Lude react to seeing Johnny after he finally emerges from his apartment?

6. How does Johnny respond to Thumper's invitation to come over for dinner?

7. Why does Karen call Fowler for support?

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

9. How does Tom die?

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

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