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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. Which of the following characters does Holloway fatally shoot in the head?

2. How does Karen react to Will's plan to go into the hallway and rescue the explorers?

3. What does Audrey do for a living?

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes Zampano's life?

5. What type of restaurant do Johnny and Thumper enjoy lunch at?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the novel "House of Leaves" open?

2. How does Will find Wax and Jed, and what happens when he locates the men?

3. What do the men discover about the hallway during their first exploration?

4. What happens to Johnny when he tries to leave his apartment to visit Tatiana?

5. As a child, how did Johnny react to his father's sudden death?

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

7. What happens when the Navidson animals run into the mysterious hallway in the home?

8. What does Karen dislike most about her relationship with Will?

9. How did Zampano die?

10. What happens when Johnny takes the two thugs down to the ship to help them buy cheap merchandise for resale?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All throughout her life, Karen has struggled with debilitating claustrophobia. First, explain the events of Karen's childhood that left her with such a crippling fear. Then, explain at least two of the coping methods Karen has adopted to help her live with her claustrophobia. Finally, explain how the appearance of the mysterious hallway in her home brings about a relapse in Karen's claustrophobia.

Essay Topic 2

Filmmaking is, arguably, the most important aspect of Will Navidson's life. First, describe the two movie trailers that opened the novel "House of Leaves." Why do you think Danielewski chose to open his novel this way, and how does this opening explain the character of Will Navidson? Then, explain how the opening trailers of the novel foreshadow what would be the themes of the text as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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