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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. How many matches does Will bring with him on the solo exploration of the hallway?

2. Which of the following holidays does Will miss with his family, deeply disappointing Karen?

3. During his solo expedition into the hallway, how far does Will travel during the first night alone?

4. How much are the beers Johnny buys while in Flagstaff?

5. Which of the following body parts did Will lose due to frostbite?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the real estate agent react to Karen's decision to sell the home in Virginia?

2. How does Lude react to seeing Johnny after he finally emerges from his apartment?

3. How does Will react to Reston's suggestion that he call "National Geographic" and let them take over the investigation of the hallway?

4. During his solo exploration of the hallway, how far does Will travel every day?

5. How does Tom die?

6. What critique does Timothy K Thuan give of Will's photography?

7. Before Karen arrives in Virginia in search of Will, how does he spend his days?

8. How does Johnny learn that he wrote a book entitled "House of Leaves"?

9. Why does Karen call Fowler for support?

10. What injuries has Will sustained in the hallway, and what happens to him after he is rescued from the hallway by Karen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johnny's decent into madness soon begins to affect all areas of his life. First, describe the physical changes to Johnny's home as he begins to go insane. Then, explain how his professional life is affected by his insanity, and compare the effects to the effects on Johnny's personal life and relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Johnny is haunted by terrifying nightmares. Choose one of Johnny's recurring nightmares, and describe it in detail. Then, explain how Johnny's nightmares compare/contrast to his hallucinations during the day. Finally, explain how Johnny reacts to his nightmares and if you think he overreacts.

Essay Topic 3

Thumper proves to be a very important person in Johnny's life. First, describe Thumper and the way she and Johnny meet. Then, explain how Thumper helps Johnny come to terms with his destructive childhood. Finally, explain why Johnny trusts Thumper enough to divulge his disturbing history to her.

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