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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 is left behind when the staircase begins to stretch and the rope ladder snaps?

2. How much weight has Johnny lost since barricading himself in his apartment?

3. Which of the following characters remains at the house in Virginia to conduct experiments?

4. Which of the following characters wants to sell the house in Virginia and move on?

5. How fast does Will typically travel on his bike?

Short Essay Questions

1. Before Karen arrives in Virginia in search of Will, how does he spend his days?

2. How does Lude react to seeing Johnny after he finally emerges from his apartment?

3. During his solo exploration of the hallway, how far does Will travel every day?

4. How does Will react to Reston's suggestion that he call "National Geographic" and let them take over the investigation of the hallway?

5. What prompts Chad's schoolteacher to knock on the Navidson's front door?

6. How does Will pass the time in the hallway once his batteries have run out?

7. How does Will get left behind after returning to the staircase in the hallway?

8. What happens when Johnny returns to work after missing nearly three weeks?

9. How does Lude die?

10. How does Johnny feel about the locket his mother sent to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toward the end of the novel, Karen really begins to question her relationship with Will and wonders whether they will survive the tragedy they have seen. First, explain what events lead up to Karen's feeling distant from Will. Then, explain if you think Karen is justified in partaking in affairs while Will is away, and why. Finally, explain how Karen and Will finally find their ways back to one another with renewed spirits.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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