The Canterville Ghost Quizzes

The Canterville Ghost Quiz 1

1 What is Mr. Otis's first name?
Hiram

Heathcliff

Hamilton

Henry
2 What is the name of Lord Canterville's great aunt?
Duchess of Bolton

Duchess of Bedlam

Duchess of Burgundy

Duchess of Beckford
3 What occurrence frightened Lord Canterville's great aunt?
Her bed was set on fire while she slept

She saw a bloodstain on the floor

She heard screams echoing through the attic.

Skeleton hands were placed on her shoulders
4 What was the consequence of this occurence?
She vanished and was never seen again

She died

She suffered a fit

She went insane and ended up living in an asylum
5 Why does Lord Canterville mention Rev. Augustus Dampier?
As a scientist who does not believe the ghost exists

As an academic expert who wrote his dissertation on the supernatural

As a well-known exorcist who has been hired to banish the ghost

As a witness who has also seen the ghost
6 What academic institution is Rev. Dampier affiliated with?
King's College

Robinson College

Queen's College

Clare Hall
7 What does Mr. Otis agree to take along with the ghost?
The paintings hung in the gallery

The furniture

The family jewels

The silver and glassware
8 In what year was the first appearance of the ghost?
1215

1066

1603

1584
9 When does the ghost make its appearance?
Whenever a son is born to the family

During the full moon

On the last Friday of every month

Before the death of a member of the Canterville family member
10 What is Mrs. Otis's first name?
Lavinia

Lucinda

Lucretia

Laurelei
11 What city did Mrs. Otis grow up in?
New Orleans

New York

London

Dallas
12 What common practice of American ladies does Mrs. Otis avoid after moving to Europe?
Wearing inappropriate clothing

Becoming Catholic

Taking a lover

Becoming an invalid
13 What is the name of the eldest Otis son?
Hamilton

Lincoln

Washington

Jefferson
14 What color are Miss Virginia's eyes?
Blue

Hazel

Violet

Grey
15 In what town is the railway station closest to Canterville Chase?
Ascot

Oxford

York

Birmingham
16 In what month does the Otis family move in?
November

February

July

October
17 What is the weather like on the night they arrive?
A violent thunderstorm is taking place

It is just starting to rain

It is unusually warm

It is a beautiful calm evening
18 What is Mrs. Umney's position in the house?
The governess

The housekeeper

The cook

The bailiff's wife
19 What is the first distressing thing Mrs. Otis notices within the house?
A red stain on the floor

The presence of a cold draft

That the windows never stay closed

A strange moaning sound
20 What violent event apparently happened at Canterville Chase?
A group of peasants were burned alive by their angry landlord

A woman was murdered by her husband

A woman killed three of her stepchildren

A man was killed by a political rival
21 When did this event take place?
1584

1215

1575

1066
22 What is unusual about Sir Simon Canterville's death?
He died while raving in strange languages

He died a very peaceful death even though he had been an angry and violent man

His body was never found

His body remained preserved long after his death
23 Which family member first tries to clean up the bloodstain?
Mr. Hiram Otis

Virginia

Washington Otis

Mrs. Otis
24 What does this person use to do the cleaning?
Commercial cleaning products

Cognac

A stiff horsehair brush

An ancient herbal concoction
25 How does Mrs. Umney react to the violent flash of lightning?
She bursts into tears

She faints

She leaves Canterville Chase and never comes back

She locks herself in her room and refuses to come out

For what reason did Mr. Simon murder his wife (specifically)?

Mr. Simon murdered his wife because she was a bad housekeeper.

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/19/2023 10:20 AM

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what is the highest point of complex/ climax of this story ?!

The climax happens when the ghost talks to Virginia about his feelings of sadness and pain and asks her for help.

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Answered by Aslan on 4/26/2023 4:58 AM

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Comparison between all the characters.

I'm sorry, this is a short-answer forum designed for text specific questions. GradeSaver, however, have a complete and detailed character page that can help you compare the novel's characters.

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The Canterville Ghost

by Oscar Wilde

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