The Canterville Ghost Quizzes

The Canterville Ghost Quiz 1

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

Hamilton

Heathcliff

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

Duchess of Beckford

Duchess of Burgundy

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

She heard screams echoing through the attic.

Skeleton hands were placed on her shoulders

She saw a bloodstain on the floor
4 What was the consequence of this occurence?
She vanished and was never seen again

She died

She went insane and ended up living in an asylum

She suffered a fit
5 Why does Lord Canterville mention Rev. Augustus Dampier?
As a well-known exorcist who has been hired to banish the ghost

As an academic expert who wrote his dissertation on the supernatural

As a witness who has also seen the ghost

As a scientist who does not believe the ghost exists
6 What academic institution is Rev. Dampier affiliated with?
Robinson College

Clare Hall

Queen's College

King's College
7 What does Mr. Otis agree to take along with the ghost?
The furniture

The silver and glassware

The paintings hung in the gallery

The family jewels
8 In what year was the first appearance of the ghost?
1066

1603

1584

1215
9 When does the ghost make its appearance?
During the full moon

Before the death of a member of the Canterville family member

On the last Friday of every month

Whenever a son is born to the family
10 What is Mrs. Otis's first name?
Lucinda

Lucretia

Laurelei

Lavinia
11 What city did Mrs. Otis grow up in?
London

New Orleans

Dallas

New York
12 What common practice of American ladies does Mrs. Otis avoid after moving to Europe?
Becoming Catholic

Wearing inappropriate clothing

Becoming an invalid

Taking a lover
13 What is the name of the eldest Otis son?
Washington

Hamilton

Jefferson

Lincoln
14 What color are Miss Virginia's eyes?
Violet

Grey

Hazel

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

Birmingham

York

Oxford
16 In what month does the Otis family move in?
October

July

February

November
17 What is the weather like on the night they arrive?
It is a beautiful calm evening

It is just starting to rain

A violent thunderstorm is taking place

It is unusually warm
18 What is Mrs. Umney's position in the house?
The bailiff's wife

The governess

The cook

The housekeeper
19 What is the first distressing thing Mrs. Otis notices within the house?
That the windows never stay closed

A strange moaning sound

A red stain on the floor

The presence of a cold draft
20 What violent event apparently happened at Canterville Chase?
A group of peasants were burned alive by their angry landlord

A woman killed three of her stepchildren

A woman was murdered by her husband

A man was killed by a political rival
21 When did this event take place?
1575

1584

1066

1215
22 What is unusual about Sir Simon Canterville's death?
He died while raving in strange languages

His body remained preserved long after his death

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

His body was never found
23 Which family member first tries to clean up the bloodstain?
Virginia

Mrs. Otis

Mr. Hiram Otis

Washington 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 faints

She locks herself in her room and refuses to come out

She bursts into tears

She leaves Canterville Chase and never comes back

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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