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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ted Donovan in "A Family Under Attack," he noticed the first occurrence of unusual activity on what date?
(a) July 4.
(b) October 31.
(c) March 3.
(d) April 1.

2. Ed testifies that one of the many tests for possession is to discreetly place __________ behind the head of the possessed.
(a) A mirror.
(b) Holy water.
(c) A knife.
(d) A crucifix.

3. In "A Family Under Attack," what is the name of the clergyman whom Ed contacted to help in the Donovan's case?
(a) Father Martin.
(b) Father John.
(c) Father Jason.
(d) Father Chris.

4. According to Ed, __________ tends to see all cases of oppression and possession as being the manifestation of one or another type of mental disorder.
(a) Psychology.
(b) Neurology.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Physiology.

5. According to the author, what movie had just been released prior to the Donovan's case, making the Church extremely sensitive to criticism?
(a) The Exorcist.
(b) Paranormal Activity.
(c) The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
(d) The Poltergeist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ed Warren stated, "During the __________ stage, the strategy is to create fear - thus generating negative psychic energy - that starts breaking down the human will."

2. The author states that next to exorcism, __________ is perhaps the most dangerous business on earth.

3. In "A Family Under Attack," who was levitated some two feet above their bed according to the Warren's testimony?

4. In "Infestation," Lorraine avows that a seance should be held when?

5. Ed Warren found out in "The Entity Returns" that Charlene was a(n) __________ for communication between the demonic and the human realm.

Short Essay Questions

1. On Thursday, April 18, 1974, when Ed asked the demon "In the name of Jesus Christ, are you a demonic spirit?" How did the spirit reply?

2. What was Ed's reasoning as to why spirits had such a violent reaction to holy water?

3. How did the Warrens protect themselves from demonic entities while on a case?

4. Briefly discuss Wicca.

5. How was the Enfield case different from the Amityville case?

6. What were the distinct stages to demoniacal activity? In what order do these stages occur?

7. Why did demonic activity occur in threes? Give three examples.

8. Briefly discuss the destruction the demonic entity caused to the Donovan's home.

9. What was the prime objective of demonic oppression?

10. What did the term "exorcism" mean? What religions performed exorcisms? What exorcism ritual were most people familiar with?

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