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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 Mr. Pluto's gesture suggest to Thomas?

2. Who died with the man who build the house?

3. What furniture does Thomas dislike in his bedroom?

4. What is Thomas excited about in Chapter 1?

5. What is the boy's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the house they were moving to once owned by?

2. Where does Thomas decide to sleep?

3. What was considered a crime?

4. Why did Thomas send the people that arrived away?

5. What was the Underground Railroad according to Chapter 1?

6. What happens while the Small family sleeps?

7. What is the rumor about the Dies Drear house?

8. What do the people who arrive at the house ask Thomas?

9. Where does Thomas lay down?

10. What do Mr. Small and Thomas think is a warning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Thomas small and examine his role in uncovering the truth. Use "The House of Dies Drear" to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two characters from the "The House of Dies Drear" and compare their traits and personalities. Use examples from the book to support your comparison.

Essay Topic 3

Examine why Hamilton chose to introduce the theme of the supernatural and superstition. Use examples from the book to support your discussion.

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