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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 are Thomas, his father and Mayhew waiting for?

2. What tunnel does Mayhew show the Smalls?

3. What do Thomas and his family tour after lunch?

4. Where is Thomas' father's office located?

5. What is the name of Mr. Pluto's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Darrows want?

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

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

4. What does the family go in search of?

5. What does Mr. Carr share when they visit the station?

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

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

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

9. Who is Mayhew Skinner and who does he dress up as in Chapter 15?

10. What is finally decided about the scheme?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hamilton's use of irony in choosing the names of her characters.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Hamilton's definition of freedom as depicted in "The House of Dies Drear" and use examples from the book to support your analysis. Choose one character who has a form of enslavement and discuss how they become free at the end of the book.

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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