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Haunted Houses: Exploring the Legends of Cursed Dwellings

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Which haunted house is associated with the legend of a headless horseman?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Lizzie Borden House

  4. Sleepy Hollow


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sleepy Hollow is a town in New York associated with the legend of the Headless Horseman, made famous by Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

What is the name of the haunted house in the novel "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. Hill House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hill House is the central setting of Shirley Jackson's novel "The Haunting of Hill House", where a group of researchers experience supernatural phenomena.

Which haunted house is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Emily?

  1. The Lizzie Borden House

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Myrtles Plantation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana is said to be haunted by the ghost of Emily, a young girl who was murdered on the property.

What is the name of the haunted house in the film "The Conjuring"?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Lizzie Borden House

  4. The Perron Farmhouse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Perron Farmhouse in Rhode Island is the setting of the film "The Conjuring", where the Perron family experiences paranormal activity.

Which haunted house is associated with the legend of a poltergeist?

  1. The Lizzie Borden House

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Enfield Poltergeist


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Enfield Poltergeist is a case of alleged poltergeist activity that occurred in Enfield, England, in the 1970s.

What is the name of the haunted house in the novel "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier?

  1. Manderley

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manderley is the name of the haunted house in Daphne du Maurier's novel "Rebecca", where the protagonist experiences the lingering presence of the former Mrs. de Winter.

Which haunted house is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former owner named Sarah Winchester?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Lizzie Borden House

  4. The Myrtles Plantation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Sarah Winchester, who continuously expanded the house to appease the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles.

What is the name of the haunted house in the film "The Shining" by Stanley Kubrick?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Overlook Hotel

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Overlook Hotel in Colorado is the setting of Stanley Kubrick's film "The Shining", where a family experiences terrifying supernatural phenomena.

Which haunted house is associated with the legend of a ghost ship?

  1. The Lizzie Borden House

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Queen Mary

  4. The Amityville Horror


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Queen Mary, a retired ocean liner now permanently docked in Long Beach, California, is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of those who died during its service.

What is the name of the haunted house in the novel "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James?

  1. Bly Manor

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bly Manor is the name of the haunted house in Henry James' novella "The Turn of the Screw", where a young governess experiences disturbing events involving the ghosts of former children.

Which haunted house is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former slave named Chloe?

  1. The Myrtles Plantation

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Chloe, a former slave who was brutally murdered on the property.

What is the name of the haunted house in the film "Poltergeist"?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Freeling House

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Freeling House in California is the setting of the film "Poltergeist", where a family experiences paranormal activity and encounters ghosts.

Which haunted house is associated with the legend of a cursed mirror?

  1. The Lizzie Borden House

  2. The Winchester Mystery House

  3. The Myrtles Plantation

  4. The Amityville Horror


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Sarah, who is said to have been killed by a cursed mirror.

What is the name of the haunted house in the novel "The House on the Borderland" by William Hope Hodgson?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The House on the Borderland

  3. The Amityville Horror

  4. The Lizzie Borden House


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The House on the Borderland is the name of the haunted house in William Hope Hodgson's novel, where a group of explorers encounter supernatural forces and strange creatures.

Which haunted house is believed to be haunted by the ghost of a former owner named Lizzie Borden?

  1. The Winchester Mystery House

  2. The Amityville Horror

  3. The Lizzie Borden House

  4. The Myrtles Plantation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, is believed to be haunted by the ghost of Lizzie Borden, who was acquitted of the murders of her father and stepmother in 1892.

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