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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 long will the cataloging take according to Thomas' father?

2. What does Mr. Pluto appear to have when he confronts the intruders?

3. Who wants to be a ghost?

4. Why is Thomas' family directed to the Carr filling station?

5. Where does Thomas go after waking up the following morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What roles do Thomas, Mr. Small and Mayhew have in the scheme?

2. What does Mayhew explain about his father?

3. What does Mr. Pluto tell the Smalls about the room?

4. What does Thomas discover when he wakes in the morning?

5. What do Mayhew and Mr. Pluto believe in Chapter 19?

6. How do the Darrows access the house according to Mayhew?

7. Who helps to clean the kitchen up at the start of Chapter 16?

8. What is Mrs. Small's first impression of the events in their home?

9. What do Mr. Small and Thomas find in Chapter 14 when they enter the cave?

10. What do Thomas and Mr. Small find in the office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Hamilton's definition of freedom as depicted in "The House of Dies Drear" and use examples from the book to support your analysis. Choose one character who has a form of enslavement and discuss how they become free at the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Choose two families described in "The House of Dies Drear" to compare and contrast.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Thomas small and examine his role in uncovering the truth. Use "The House of Dies Drear" to support your discussion.

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