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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Dies Drear have built in the house?
(a) Secret places.
(b) A wine cellar.
(c) Stables.
(d) A miniature train.

2. What does Thomas find offensive?
(a) The condition of the stables.
(b) The color scheme of the house.
(c) Mr. Pluto's furniture arrangement.
(d) The smell of the toilet.

3. Why isn't Thomas worried about the rumors about the house?
(a) He knows how to fix house fundations.
(b) He thinks his family will be able to befriend the ghosts.
(c) He does not believe them.
(d) He does not have enough money to buy it.

4. What does Mr. Pluto's gesture suggest to Thomas?
(a) That he is color blind.
(b) That he wants them to buy the house.
(c) That Mr. Pluto wants them to leave soon.
(d) That he is a nice person.

5. Why does Thomas ask the boy and the girl to leave?
(a) He wants to go in the tunnel.
(b) He thinks they are dangerous.
(c) He does not like them.
(d) He thinks they are ghosts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dies Drear build the house for?

2. What is Thomas' last name?

3. Where does Thomas bring his siblings after arriving at the house?

4. Why does Thomas plunge into total darkness?

5. How does Thomas describe the boy who arrives after the young girl?

(see the answer key)

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