5 Questions
Who warns the Otis family that the house is haunted?
Lord Canterville
What is the name of the American Minister to the Court of St James's?
Hiram B. Otis
Who notices a mysterious bloodstain on the floor?
Mrs. Otis
What does Mrs. Umney, the housekeeper, say about the bloodstain?
It is evidence of the ghost and cannot be removed
Who suggests using Pinkerton's Champion Stain Remover and Paragon Detergent to remove the bloodstain?
Washington Otis
Study Notes
The Canterville Chase
- The American Minister to the Court of St James's, Hiram B. Otis, and his family move into Canterville Chase, an English country house, despite warnings from Lord Canterville about the house being haunted.
- The Otis family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Otis, their eldest son Washington, their daughter Virginia, and the Otis twins.
Initial Reaction to the Haunting
- Initially, the Otis family does not believe in ghosts.
- However, shortly after they move in, they cannot deny the presence of Sir Simon de Canterville, the ghost.
The Mysterious Bloodstain
- Mrs. Otis notices a mysterious bloodstain on the floor, expressing her dislike for bloodstains in the living room.
- Mrs. Umney, the housekeeper, explains that the bloodstain is evidence of the ghost and cannot be removed.
- Washington Otis suggests using Pinkerton's Champion Stain Remover and Paragon Detergent to remove the stain.
First Appearance of the Ghost
- When the ghost makes his first appearance, Mr. Otis promptly gets out of bed.
Test your knowledge of 'The Canterville Ghost' with this quiz! Explore the humorous and spooky adventures of the Otis family as they encounter the haunted Canterville Chase. From the eccentric characters to the supernatural encounters, see how well you remember this classic tale by Oscar Wilde.
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