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Jonathan Stroud
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The Screaming Staircase Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, what is the significance of the necklace in relation to the ghost of Annabel Ward?
(a) It is a powerful artifact that can control ghosts.
(b) It represents the source of Annabel Ward's attachment.
(c) It is a mere accessory with no significance to the ghost.
(d) It is the object that holds the spirit of Annabel Ward.

2. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 1, how does the Mortlake Horror haunting end?
(a) It resulted in unnecessary deaths.
(b) It moved to Richmond Park.
(c) It remains unresolved.
(d) It was successfully resolved.

3. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 10, what does Inspector Barnes think of Lockwood's collection of artifacts?
(a) He considers them foreign mumbo-jumbo.
(b) He admires the Tibetan spirit-pole in particular.
(c) He finds them hygienic and interesting.
(d) He thinks they are just like landscapes or rows of ducks.

4. 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.

5. 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 calling out for Lockwood and receiving his response.
(c) By cooing and speaking in a merry singsong intonation.
(d) By breathing in frigid air and shaking off the mist in her brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, what does George tell Lucy about Lockwood's current situation?

2. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, how does Lockwood plan to dispose of the necklace?

3. In Part II: The Hall,Chapter 6, why does George seem unconvinced about Lucy during the interview?

4. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 4, how do agents view the function of Sources in hauntings?

5. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, how does Lucy describe her injuries after being treated at the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 8, what qualities and beliefs does Lockwood demonstrate during his conversation with Lucy regarding their qualifications and the future of their agency?

2. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 2, discuss the significance of tea and biscuits in maintaining the sanity of the operatives at Lockwood & Co. during their investigations.

3. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 11, describe Lockwood's unconventional choice of weapon when confronted with the ghost. How does this reflect his character?

4. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 10, describe Lockwood's demeanor and behavior throughout the day. How does it differ from his usual disposition?

5. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 5, how does Agent Jacobs respond to Lucy's request for his opinion and assistance?

6. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 1, how do Lockwood and Lucy navigate the house in the dark? Why do they avoid using electricity?

7. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 11, how does George demonstrate his preparedness for dealing with supernatural encounters?

8. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 7, what is the significance of the thinking cloth in Lockwood & Co.'s kitchen?

9. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 3, how does Lucy try to get Lockwood's attention while dealing with the faceless girl in the study-bedroom?

10. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 4, what is the significance of locating the Source in the world of The Screaming Staircase?

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