The Exorcist: Introduction and Sounds
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What time did Chris MacNeil hear the odd rapping sounds?

  • 12:25 A.M. (correct)
  • 12:00 A.M.
  • 1:00 A.M.
  • 12:10 A.M.

    • What did Chris MacNeil initially think the rapping sounds might be?

  • Heating pipes or plumbing (correct)
  • A trick by her daughter
  • Muffled voices
  • An animal outside

    • How did Chris describe her daughter's nature?

  • Outgoing and expressive
  • Shy and diffident (correct)
  • Rebellious and carefree
  • Boisterous and loud

    • What did Chris see when she entered Regan's bedroom?

    <p>Regan asleep with a stuffed animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of house did Chris MacNeil inhabit?

    <p>A colonial house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chris do after hearing the rapping sounds persist?

    <p>Checked on her daughter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of Chris when she heard the rapping sounds?

    <p>She was intrigued but dismissed it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author compare the beginning of the horror to?

    <p>The flare of exploding suns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Chris think about the subplot in her film involving campus insurrections?

    <p>It is dumb and makes no sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Chris feel relief when she hears the sounds in the attic?

    <p>She thinks it indicates life in her home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Chris mean by 'dumb' when referring to her script?

    <p>She believes it lacks depth and relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Chris remember when she sees the rose on her plate?

    <p>Her other son who died at a young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Chris react when discussing the rats in the attic with Karl?

    <p>She insists he argues unnecessarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion does Chris experience when she reflects on her dreams and thoughts about death?

    <p>Deep anxiety and fear of non-existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of her English director does Chris recall while studying her script?

    <p>His peculiar habit of chewing paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • The story begins with an ominous tone, hinting at a horror that is about to unfold.
    • The house is described as "brooding" and "tight," creating a sense of unease.
    • This story is set in Georgetown, Washington D.C. with a connection to Georgetown University across the street.

    The Mysterious Sounds

    • Chris hears strange rapping sounds coming from Regan's bedroom.
    • The noises are described as "muffed" and "profound."
    • Chris dismisses the sounds initially but later investigates.
    • The rapping sounds stop abruptly as Chris enters the room.
    • Chris assumes the sounds are from heating pipes or plumbing.

    Regan's Sleep

    • Regan is asleep and cuddles a stuffed panda named Pookey
    • Chris dismisses the sounds as a joke by Regan.
    • The scene then describes the events that led to the discovery of the rat.
    • Chris hears faint scratchings, which she concludes are from rats.
    • There is a sudden change in temperature, the room becomes icy, while the radiator is still hot.
    • Chris is reassured by the explanation of rats and kisses Regan goodnight.

    Chris's Thoughts and Dreams

    • Chris is working on a musical comedy film about campus insurrections, a topic she finds "dumb."
    • Chris is starring in the film as a psychology teacher who sides with the rebels.
    • The film's interior scenes have been completed in Hollywood, and they now only need to film exterior scenes on the Georgetown University campus.
    • Chris's director is described as chewing up the edges of scripts when he's stressed.
    • While she’s falling asleep, Chris has a vivid dream about death, characterized by ringing sounds and a feeling of dissolving.

    The Phone Call and the Dream

    • Chris wakes up to a ringing telephone.
    • She answers the call from the assistant director who informs her that filming starts at 6 AM.
    • Chris mentions her dream, which she describes as a "thought in the half-life of waking."
    • The dream involves a "terrible clarity" and visualizing "non-being."
    • She says, "God, it can't be!" but ultimately acknowledges its reality, saying "But it is."

    Breakfast and the Rats

    • Chris has breakfast in the morning with Willie, the housekeeper.
    • Chris notices a rose on her plate, left by Regan.
    • The scene then shifts to Chris's previous experiences with death, mentioning her deceased son Jamie.
    • Chris discusses the rats with Karl, their other housekeeper.
    • Karl initially dismisses the existence of rats in the attic.
    • Despite Chris's insistence, Karl continues to refuse to buy traps because he claims that the attic is clean.

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    Explore the eerie atmosphere of 'The Exorcist' as the story unfolds in Georgetown, D.C. Follow Chris's unsettling experiences, mysterious noises, and the chilling presence felt in Regan's bedroom. Delve into the hints of horror that set the stage for the haunting events to come.

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