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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, what does George discover about Hugo Blake?
(a) He is already arrested by DEPRAC.
(b) He has a connection to the victim, Annabel Ward.
(c) He has disappeared and was untraceable.
(d) He is a successful businessman with no criminal record.

2. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 15, what do Lockwood and his team find when they enter the office?
(a) The intruder is still present and attack them, forcing them to defend themselves.
(b) The room is completely empty with no signs of a lingering presence.
(c) They discover a hidden passage leading to the basement.
(d) The intruder has fled, leaving broken window glass and scattered books and papers.

3. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 21, where does Lucy find a crack in the wall?
(a) Near a blocked window.
(b) In the left-hand corner.
(c) In the bookshelf.
(d) At the back of the room.

4. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 19, what is Lucy's reaction to the silence in the house?
(a) Indifference and disinterest.
(b) Annoyance and frustration.
(c) Overwhelming fear and panic.
(d) Curiosity and intrigue.

5. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 22, what is the condition of George's arm after being hit by the plasm?
(a) It is covered in sweat and fear.
(b) It is uninjured.
(c) It is burned and smoking.
(d) It is stained with blood.

6. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 18, what does George discover about the history of Combe Carey Hall?
(a) It does not have a history of mysterious incidents.
(b) It is built by the Heretic Monks of St John, and it has been owned by several rich families.
(c) It is owned by one family.
(d) It is not haunted.

7. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 22, what does Lockwood distribute to the group before they continue their journey?
(a) Iron chains.
(b) Candles.
(c) Spears.
(d) Mustard-yellow lights.

8. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, why does Lockwood not mention the necklace to Barnes?
(a) He believes the necklace did not add anything to the case.
(b) He wants to use it as evidence against Hugo Blake.
(c) He wants to keep it as a secret for future articles.
(d) He thinks Barnes will be angry about it.

9. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, why does Lucy want to keep the necklace close at hand?
(a) To prevent it from being lost.
(b) To use it as evidence against Blake.
(c) To protect it from thieves.
(d) To feel connected to Annie Ward.

10. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, why does Lucy suggest giving the locket to DEPRAC?
(a) They want to involve DEPRAC in solving the case.
(b) They hope DEPRAC can decipher the hidden code.
(c) Blake is aware of its existence and may try to steal it.
(d) It is serious evidence that the police need to see.

11. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 24, what does Fairfax ask Lockwood and his team about?
(a) Their experience in the cellar.
(b) The condition of the house.
(c) The location of the locket.
(d) Their knowledge of other ghost hunters.

12. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 18, what story does Bert Starkins share about Lady Caroline Throckmorton?
(a) She threw herself off Sir Lionel's Folly tower.
(b) She committed suicide in the rose garden.
(c) She drowned in the lake.
(d) She lived in the cottage near the Hall.

13. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 21, how does Lockwood secure the door from closing?
(a) Placing a wedge device.
(b) Using heavy chains.
(c) Nailing it shut.
(d) Blocking it.

14. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 13, what does Lockwood refuse to accept from the Rotwell's stand?
(a) Roasting chestnuts.
(b) Sweets.
(c) Salt bombs.
(d) Sprigs of lavender.

15. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 17, what is Lockwood's main reason for accepting the job at Combe Carey Hall?
(a) To confront dangerous ghosts.
(b) To solve the mystery of the Red Room.
(c) To impress their client, Mr. Fairfax.
(d) An opportunity to save the company.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, what does Lucy sense about the man who hanged himself?

2. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 15, what does George share with Lucy to cheer her up?

3. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 17, what does George criticize Lockwood for in regards to their preparations?

4. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 22, where are the characters heading as they descend the staircase?

5. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 15, why does Lockwood and Co. stop in the middle of the road in Mayfair?

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