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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character does the ghost dress up as after he steps in something on the stairs?

2. What does the prophecy say a child has to give up to help the ghost?

3. What does the sound after Virginia leaves with the ghost signify?

4. Why is nobody concerned when they notice Virginia's absence?

5. Where does Virginia go to fix her dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maturity is a theme presented in a number of places in this plot, and is manifested in a number of different ways. Choose a few of these instances. Compare and contrast them. How are they different in their manifestations of this sensitive theme?

Essay Topic 2

Training and education are topics of discussion in this book. Where do these topics appear in this book? What affect do they have on the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Much of this plot follows the relationship between Cecil and Virginia. How does this relationship change over the course of the plot? What causes these changes?

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