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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. What was the name of Hell House's original owner?

2. What are the first things Edith notices on her first approach to Hell House?

3. In which state is Hell House located?

4. Which room in Hell House disturbs Florence the most?

5. What kind of car is taking the group to the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Barrett seems unsure about whether he should accept the job offered by Deutsch. Why is he unsure, and why does he eventually agree to it?

2. How did the Belasco House come to be known as "Hell House"?

3. What is the purpose of the cabinet Florence is put in and the costume she is given to wear?

4. In what condition was Ben found after his first experience at Hell House?

5. Why was Hell House closed for thirty years, and how was it re-opened?

6. What happens while Florence is in the cabinet?

7. What is on the list that Edith finds, and why does it disturb her so much?

8. Why is Florence unable to enter the chapel in Hell House?

9. How does Florence react to the steam room and wine cellar? What seems to trigger her reactions, and what does she say will "cure" the house?

10. How does Florence hear Belasco's voice, even though he has been dead for so long?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline the history of Hell House prior to the second group's expedition, including Bastard Bog's history. Does this history foreshadow the events that may occur at Hell House during the 1970 experiment? If so, how? Cite specific examples from the text to support your theory.

Essay Topic 2

The spirits have not left Hell House as originally thought and, as Edith naps, Lionel is dragged into the pool and drowned by an unseen force. Edith is awakened by Lionel's voice and her wedding ring cracking in two. Is this ending too "formulaic"? Were you expecting a more creative ending? If so, what would be more appropriate? Was Edith one of the characters you expected to survive the ending? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Florence and Lionel clash over the dinner table regarding his condescending treatment of her, and they briefly argue. What happens afterward, and what is the significance of this event?

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