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Whispers from the Grave Comprehension SHOWDOWN!

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  • What is one theory stated in the article about why the Winchester House was designed to include staircases that lead to nowhere?
    to keep the construction workers busy
    to confuse the ghosts that were chasing Sarah
    to convince people that the house was haunted
    to make the house a popular tourist attraction
  • Sarah Winchester can best be described as -
    realistic.
    supernatural.
    eccentric.
    ghostly.
  • What percentage of Americans believe in possession?
    21%
    37%
    9%
    32%
  • Based on the text, we can conclude that Sarah easily believed the medium because -
    the medium was really able to communicate with ghosts.
    she was depressed and vulnerable.
    she saw her daughter in a dream.
    she was taught to believe in ghosts.
  • Which literary device is used in the line, "Outside, the rain lashed angrily at the windows?"
    personification
    metaphor
    simile
    hyperbole
  • The Winchester name is associated with -
    rifles.
    alcohol.
    architecture.
    carpentry.
  • Which of the following BEST describes the mood of the first section of the article?
    sensational, tense, foreboding
    silly, light-hearted, energetic
    peaceful, sad, quiet
    gloomy, depressing, pessimistic
  • The writer includes the detail that there are currently more than 10 shows about ghost hunting on TV to support the idea that -
    people today are very interested in ghosts.
    scientist have proven that ghosts exist.
    the Winchester House is not haunted.
    the quality of TV shows has sharply declined.
  • Based on the passage, the reader can most likely infer that -
    the Winchester Mystery House intrigues people.
    Mary Winchester was very involved in her community.
    people who visited mediums knew they were fake.
    the majority of Americans feel visiting a medium is good.
  • Which word does NOT belong with the other?
    forgiving
    spiteful
    hostile
    vengeful
  • The word "supernatural" contains the Latin root "super" which means -
    above.
    inside.
    heavy.
    ancient.
  • Which word does NOT belong with the others?
    confidence
    certainty
    belief
    skepticism
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