The Screaming Staircase Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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 - Hard

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 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 3, how does Lucy manage to break free from the ghost-lock?

2. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 8, why does George ask Lucy about her knowledge of spiders?

3. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 5, when did the haunting epidemic start according to Lucy?

4. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 2, what is the importance of tea bags according to Lucy?

5. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, why does Lucy go to Lockwood's house after being released from the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, what precautions should be taken with the artifacts connected to Visitors?

5. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 6, how does Anthony Lockwood react when Lucy mentions being psychic?

6. In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 1, how does Lockwood justify their young age and lack of supervision during investigations?

7. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 8, what precaution does Ms. Carlyle suggest regarding the investigation of the ghostly entity?

8. In Part II: The Hall, Chapter 5, what is Agent Jacobs' defense during the Coroner's Inquest?

9. 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?

10. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 9, discuss the significance of the fire and its aftermath in the given passage. How does it reflect the consequences of the characters' actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part I: The Ghost Chapter 3, the chapter highlights the protagonist's harrowing encounter with a ghost and their struggle against the paralyzing effect known as ghost-lock. How does the author explore the themes of fear and resilience through Lucy's experience with ghost-lock?

Essay Topic 2

In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 12, explore the role of secrets and trust within a team dynamic, as depicted in the given passage.

Essay Topic 3

In Part V: And After, Chapter 25, analyze Lucy's physical and emotional state after her encounter with Annie Ward's manifestation. How does the author convey Lucy's exhaustion and vulnerability in the aftermath of the supernatural events?

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