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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 help some thugs purchase from a ship for $5,000?

2. What is the name of the Navidson's dog?

3. Which of the following characters wrote a manuscript discussing the story of Jacob and Esau?

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

5. What beverage do Audrey and Karen like to drink together?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What images are splashed across the screen in the trailer for the film "Exploration #4"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will Navidson is a man with a very disturbed childhood. First, explain the circumstances in which Will lived out his childhood. Then, explain what happened to the members of Will's immediate family, including his parents and siblings. Finally, explain how Will's traumatic childhood has affected the way he treats his own two children.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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