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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 part of Will is injured when he falls off his bike on his solo exploration of the hallway?

2. How old was Johnny the first time he wrote a letter to his institutionalized mother?

3. Where does Johnny sleep when he moves to Flagstaff?

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

5. Which of the following characters does NOT help gather the scientific data surrounding the mysterious hallway?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Will get left behind after returning to the staircase in the hallway?

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

3. How does Johnny feel about the locket his mother sent to him?

4. What is the response to the shortened film Karen sends out to her friends and families?

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

6. How does Johnny respond to Thumper's invitation to come over for dinner?

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

8. How does Tom die?

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

10. What prompts Chad's schoolteacher to knock on the Navidson's front door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Holloway Roberts is a man hired to explore the mysterious hallway in Will's home. First, describe Will's first impressions of Holloway. Then, explain why Holloway is motivated to complete the exploration. Finally, describe the ways Holloway's character changes once he enters the darkness of the hallway.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The further Johnny gets into the writings of Zampano's trunk, the more his grip on reality begins to slip away. First, describe the physical changes Johnny undergoes while he is reading the writings from Zampano's trunk. Then, explain the mental changes Johnny undergoes during his reading. What grip do you think Zampano has on Johnny from the grave?

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