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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 family does Mr. Carr speak of to Thomas's father?

2. What is spread on the walls of the vandalized room?

3. What do Mr. Pluto and his son realize they need to do in order to keep the Darrows at bay?

4. What made Mr. Pluto's son decide to dress as he does?

5. What is the name of the river near the school Thomas will go to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Mayhew and Mr. Pluto believe in Chapter 19?

2. What does Mayhew explain about his father?

3. What impression does Thomas have when his family attends church in Chapter 10?

4. How do the Darrows access the house according to Mayhew?

5. What does the family go in search of?

6. What does Mr. Pluto tell the Smalls about the room?

7. What roles do Thomas, Mr. Small and Mayhew have in the scheme?

8. What do Mr. Small and Thomas find in Chapter 14 when they enter the cave?

9. What does Mr. Pluto say about the four triangles?

10. What does Thomas discover when he wakes in the morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the terms metaphor and simile and discuss how Hamilton incorporates these into her writing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Define setting and discuss the importance of the setting of the house. Use examples and quotes from "The House of Dies Drear" to support your discussion.

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