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The Screaming Staircase Quiz

Jonathan Stroud

This Study Guide consists of approximately 59 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Screaming Staircase.

The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Chapters 9 - 11

Chapters 12 - 14

Chapters 15 - 16

Chapters 17 - 19

Chapters 20 - 22

Chapters 23 - 24

Chapters 25 - 26

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

Quotes

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Jonathan Stroud

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Take our free The Screaming Staircase quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Lucy realize that she did to allow Annabel's ghost into Lockwood's home? (from Chapters 9 - 11)

She had a dream about Annabel.

She said Annabel's name.

She brought Annabel's necklace home.

She touched Annabel's dead body.

2.

Why are children used as operatives in the ghost agencies? (from Chapters 5 - 8)

They are in better physical condition.

They work for less money.

They are more able to detect ghosts.

They can fit into small spaces.

3.

Why does the famous agent Marissa Fittes contact Lockwood? (from Chapters 25 - 26)

To buy Lockwood's business.

To hire George to do research for her.

To thank him for finding the missing Fittes agent.

To ask questions about George's ghost in a jar.

4.

What is the device that George calls a DFD? (from Chapters 20 - 22)

A net that can capture small ghosts.

A glass case that can pull ghost-fog from a room.

A communication device that will channel the thoughts of some ghosts.

A wedge of wood with iron inside that keeps ghosts from closing the door.

5.

What is the news that Inspector Barnes tells Lockwood about their work at Mrs. Hope's house? (from Chapters 9 - 11)

Mrs. Hope is demanding payment for the damages.

DEPRAC is going to demand that Lockwood hire additional agents.

The mayor is planning to give Lockwood an award.

The Fittes Agency wants to hire Lucy.

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