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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. How many explorations do the men take into Will's mysterious hallway?

2. What is the name of the bar where Johnny and Lude meet Lucy?

3. Which of the following characters is the narrator of this novel?

4. What is the name of Will's only daughter?

5. What is the name of the collection of manuscripts found in Zampano's trunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Will Navidson enters the House of Leaves?

2. How does Karen deal with her claustrophobia?

3. What happens when Navidson encounters the door at the end of the long hallway in the House of Leaves?

4. Who is Amber, and how does Johnny find her?

5. How does Johnny react to the manuscript found in Zampano's trunk?

6. Who was Echo, and what punishment was she given by Hera?

7. What does Will Navidson film when he and his family move into their new home on Ash Tree Lane?

8. What happens to Johnny when he enters the supply closet to find ink for his boss?

9. What is Will's first impression of Holloway Roberts?

10. How does Will react when the explorers have not emerged from the hallway after eight days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny is haunted by terrifying nightmares. Choose one of Johnny's recurring nightmares, and describe it in detail. Then, explain how Johnny's nightmares compare/contrast to his hallucinations during the day. Finally, explain how Johnny reacts to his nightmares and if you think he overreacts.

Essay Topic 2

Thumper proves to be a very important person in Johnny's life. First, describe Thumper and the way she and Johnny meet. Then, explain how Thumper helps Johnny come to terms with his destructive childhood. Finally, explain why Johnny trusts Thumper enough to divulge his disturbing history to her.

Essay Topic 3

Halfway through the novel, Danielewski uses the description of a labyrinth to describe the hallway in Will's home. First, describe the physicality of the hallway and how that relates to the physicality of a labyrinth. Then, explain the story of King Minos, and explain why Danielewski might have chosen to include this Greek myth in his novel.

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