The Screaming Staircase Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jonathan Stroud
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 208 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Screaming Staircase Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Jonathan Stroud
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 208 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 6, what emotion does Lucy Carlyle sense from the ribbon?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

2. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 7, what does George say about Lockwood's parents?
(a) They are psychical researchers.
(b) They abandoned Lockwood when he was young.
(c) They are wealthy but have no connection to the house.
(d) They ae still alive and living in the house.

3. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, how does Lockwood plan to dispose of the necklace?
(a) Sell it to a collector of haunted artifacts.
(b) Hand it over to the police as evidence.
(c) How does Lockwood plan to dispose of the necklace?
(d) Bury it in a secret location to prevent its misuse.

4. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 3, what does Lucy reveal to Lockwood about the cause of the disturbances?
(a) The disturbances are caused by a violent death in the house.
(b) The disturbances are not caused by the husband.
(c) The disturbances are connected to the Hopes' presence.
(d) The disturbances are caused by a Type Two Visitor.

5. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 6, what is the reason Lucy Carlyle gives for not having brought any doughnuts?
(a) George told her about the daily deliveries.
(b) The previous candidate took them all.
(c) She forgot to buy them.
(d) She doesn't like doughnuts.

6. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 5, when did the haunting epidemic start according to Lucy?
(a) In ancient Roman times.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) Over 100 years ago.
(d) Around 50 or 60 years ago.

7. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 4, what do agents do to protect households?
(a) Have a peace sign hanging on their door.
(b) Have incense in their bedrooms.
(c) Hang pictures of themselves on the refrigerator.
(d) Hang wards above cradles, install lavender sticks and ghost-lights, conduct investigations to find the Source of a haunting.

8. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, why does Lucy go to Lockwood's house after being released from the hospital?
(a) To retrieve her belongings.
(b) To turn off the ghost-lamp.
(c) To find her keys.
(d) To check on Lockwood.

9. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 7, what secret feature does the closet in the kitchen have?
(a) It is a hidden weapons cache.
(b) It has a hidden trapdoor to the backyard.
(c) It contains a spiral staircase leading to the basement.
(d) It is a secret entrance to the attic.

10. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, what does George reveal to Lucy about Lockwood's current location?
(a) Lockwood is in the hospital.
(b) Lockwood is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hope.
(c) Lockwood is at Portland Row.
(d) Lockwood is at Scotland Yard.

11. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 3, how does Lucy manage to break free from the ghost-lock?
(a) By using her hands to reach for the weapons at her belt.
(b) By cooing and speaking in a merry singsong intonation.
(c) By calling out for Lockwood and receiving his response.
(d) By breathing in frigid air and shaking off the mist in her brain.

12. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 6, how does George behave during Lucy Carlyle's examination of the objects?
(a) He helps Lucy with her analysis.
(b) He interrupts with questions.
(c) He pays close attention.
(d) He reads a comic book.

13. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, why does Lockwood scold Lucy for keeping the necklace without informing him or George?
(a) Lockwood is concerned about the safety of their agency.
(b) Lockwood wants to study the necklace before disposing of it.
(c) Lucy endangers herself by keeping the necklace.
(d) Lucy disobeys the rules set by DEPRAC.

14. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 8, how does Lockwood suggest Mr. Potter should handle the situation with his granddaughter?
(a) Bring her to Lockwood & Co. for further investigation.
(b) Keep her away from the garage.
(c) Confront the ghostly figure directly.
(d) Ignore her claims and dismiss them as imagination.

15. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 8, why does Lockwood prefer meeting new clients in the late morning?
(a) He has more energy and focus during that time.
(b) The living room has the right atmosphere at that time.
(c) It allows him to recover from night-time expeditions.
(d) It is the most convenient time for his clients.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 1, what does Lockwood sense in the garden of 62 Sheen Road?

2. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 5, how did the government prevent Lucy's father from becoming a ghost?

3. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 3, how does Lockwood respond to Lucy's calls?

4. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 11, what is Lucy's reaction when she realizes she is not alone in her room?

5. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 2, what precaution does Lockwood and Lucy take with their rapiers and work-belts in the kitchen?

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