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

2. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, how does Lockwood describe Lucy's Talent?

3. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 14, why does Lockwood not mention the necklace to Barnes?

4. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 21, what is the first sensation the group experiences when entering the room?

5. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 23, why does George complain about double standards?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part IV, The Hall, Chapter 20, what is their approach to investigating the house?

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

4. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 24, what is the outcome of the encounter between the ghost-girl and Fairfax?

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

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

7. In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 22, how does the apparition of the boy in the dark appear and what does he wear?

8. In Part IV, The Hall, Chapter 18, what is the significance of Sir Lionel's Folly in the story?

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

10. In Part III: The Necklace, Chapter 16, who is John William Fairfax and what is his significance?

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 18, as the team embarks on this eerie adventure, George provides a detailed briefing on the dark and mysterious history of Combe Carey Hall. Discuss the potential motives behind the barons burning down the priory and seizing its land, questioning whether it was a setup or a genuine response to heretical practices.

Essay Topic 3

In Part IV: The Hall, Chapter 20, as Lockwood & Co. venture further into Combe Carey Hall, the supernatural phenomena intensify. The lobby sets the stage with plasm flecks, ghost-fog, and an enigmatic crackling sound. Moving to the staircase and the Long Gallery, the temperature drops, spirits are weighed down, and apparitions begin to manifest. Describe the presence of plasm flecks, appearing like fiery fireflies in the darkness, and the subtle green-white ghost-fog hugging the floor.

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