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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. Who does the Dies Drear treasure legitimately belong to?

2. What tunnel does Mayhew show the Smalls?

3. Who wants to be a ghost?

4. Who are Thomas, his father and Mayhew waiting for?

5. What does Mr. Pluto think of him going to the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Thomas and Mr. Small find in the office?

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

5. What is Mrs. Small's first impression of the events in their home?

6. What is Thomas doing at the start of Chapter 18?

7. Where do Thomas and his father go at the start of Chapter 13?

8. What expectation does Thomas have of the church congregation that was not fulfilled?

9. Who do Dies Drear leave his treasure to according to Chapter 17?

10. What does the Small family find when they return home in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Mrs. Small and Mr. Small, using evidence from the book to support your comparison.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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