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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. At the end of Chapter "Unnatural Phenomena," who said, "That's it, I'm not even going to mention the subject of demonology anymore...I'm not going to let people make a farce out of the serious work the specialist clergy does in this field"?

2. The author asserts at the end of "Annabelle," the doll came with a "friend", a(n) __________.

3. In the "Foreword," __________ first praises the Warren's for their hard work, dedication, and sincerity in their fight to save others from evil.

4. According to the Warrens in "Beyond Amityville," there were how many types of spirits that were encountered in true haunting situations?

5. According to the "Foreword," what is the term for a supernatural, incorporeal, rational being or personality, usually regarded as imperceptible at ordinary times to the human senses, but capable of becoming visible at pleasure and frequently conceived as troublesome, terrifying, or hostile to mankind?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly discuss the strange phenomena that occurred in Ed's office shortly before the investigation of the Lutz' house.

2. What was psychokinesis? Explain.

3. When did the events in "The Demonologist" take place? What cases are included in the book?

4. What was the difference between parapsychology and demonology?

5. Why were the Warrens planning to take a trip to the United Kingdom at the beginning of "A Conjuring Book for Christmas"?

6. Based on the information Donna and Angie give to the Warrens, was the Raggedy Ann doll possessed? Explain.

7. How did Ed get involved in demonology?

8. According to the Warrens, was the supernatural a scientific matter?

9. Discuss the warning Reverend John C. Hughes gives to the reader in his "Foreword."

10. What unusual phenomena occurred when Lorraine tried to call the Hillmans in the beginning of "A Conjuring Book for Christmas"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze how the relation between Patty Donovan and the demonic spirit illuminates the meaning of the book "The Demonologist."

Essay Topic 2

Identify, analyze, and discuss the following quote: "To the person who believes in the God of the Bible, demonic worship is an evil, paganistic practice that chooses to oppose God. Sometimes God is simply ignored; many times he is mocked by patterns of ritual and incantation; other times, God is directly blasphemed. The practices and "games" that are part of demonic worship are truly dangerous, as the Warrens story demonstrates."

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast ghosts to demons, as described in this book.

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