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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 III: The Necklace, Chapter 13, what is the purpose of the runnels on the streets of the West End?

2. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 19, what accommodations does Fairfax provide for emergencies in the East Wing?

3. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 24, what does Fairfax admit to regarding Annie Ward's death?

4. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 23, what happens to Lockwood's glasses during the explosion?

5. In Part IV; The Hall, Chapter 19, what is Lucy's reaction to the silence in the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 21, what does Lockwood's torch reveal when he opens the door to the Red Room?

2. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, why do Lockwood and his team want to make a good impression on Mr. Fairfax?

3. In Part IV, The Hall, Chapter 20, what does George speculate about the significance of the cold spot under the tapestry?

4. In Part IV, The Hall, Chapter 19, describe the lobby of the Hall and its significance.

5. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, what do Lockwood and his team discover during their survey of the area?

6. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 15, why is Lucy angry with Lockwood?

7. In Part IV, The Hall, Chapter 18, describe the atmosphere at the boating lake and rose gardens near Sir Lionel's Folly.

8. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, what is Fairfax Iron's role during the crisis?

9. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, what is the reason for Lockwood and his team's vigil in the urban garden?

10. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 23, describe Lockwood's condition after the explosion and how Lucy reacts upon seeing him.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part I: The Ghost, Chapter 1, the author skillfully crafts a haunting atmosphere that grips readers from the very beginning. This scene, filled with dark imagery and eerie sounds, leaves a lasting impression on the reader. The protagonist, Lucy, narrates her experience as she navigates the ominous hallway, discovering unsettling details and encountering paranormal phenomena. How does the author create and maintain the haunting atmosphere in Part I: The Ghost Chapter 1?

Essay Topic 2

In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 22, analyze the impact of sensory details, such as sight, sound, and smell, in creating a vivid and immersive experience for the readers during the encounter with the ghost.

Essay Topic 3

In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 19, as the team settles into Combe Carey Hall, Fairfax, the owner, provides them with a lavish meal and shares intriguing details about the hall's treasures and history. After tea, Fairfax finally discusses the ground rules for their investigation. Discuss Fairfax's intentions to shut the team inside the afflicted region of the house as dusk falls, but ensuring the main doors remain unlocked for emergencies.

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