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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. When Johnny visits the bar with his boss, what does he hope to show him?

2. What part about Will's life does his partner most disapprove of?

3. What part of his boss's body does Johnny imagine twisting off?

4. What alcoholic beverage does the Russian girl serve to Johnny when he arrives at her house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thumper react to the writings Johnny creates about her?

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

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

4. How does Johnny describe the porn star he meets at the bar with Lude?

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

6. What happens when Audrey comes from Washington to visit with Karen?

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

8. What happens in the Navidson home while the family is away at a wedding in Seattle?

9. What happens when Johnny meets Kylie at a bar?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

About halfway through the novel, Will is forced to enter the hallway on a rescue mission. First, explain the circumstances leading up to Will's having to enter the mysterious hallways. Then, create a time line of events that occurs during Will's rescue mission. Finally, argue whether or not you think Will's rescue mission is successful, and explain why.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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