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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. What does Johnny think is following him while he is at work?

2. How many marks were found near Zampano's body?

3. Where does Johnny work?

4. How many children do Will and his partner have?

5. What has been built in the Navidson house while the family was away?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Johnny write about when he writes about Thumper?

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

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

6. What happens to the little dog Johnny finds while walking to his car from the bar?

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

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

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

10. How did Zampano die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holloway Roberts is a man hired to explore the mysterious hallway in Will's home. First, describe Will's first impressions of Holloway. Then, explain why Holloway is motivated to complete the exploration. Finally, describe the ways Holloway's character changes once he enters the darkness of the hallway.

Essay Topic 2

Lude is the only character that Johnny can keep a consistent relationship with throughout the novel. First, describe Lude, and explain what you think his role in the novel is. Then, explain why Lude might be the only consistent person in Johnny's life and what role he fills in their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Johnny's decent into madness soon begins to affect all areas of his life. First, describe the physical changes to Johnny's home as he begins to go insane. Then, explain how his professional life is affected by his insanity, and compare the effects to the effects on Johnny's personal life and relationships.

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