What kind of cat was seen haunting Oxenby Manor House?
- A white Persian
- A black Persian
- A Siamese
- A tabby
Correct Answer: A black Persian
Correct Answer Explanation: This black Persian was described as maimed, suggesting a connection to the cruel treatment of animals by past inhabitants of the house.
Where did the phantom dachshund disappear near?
- A butcher shop
- A veterinarian’s office
- A doctor’s house
- A pet store
Correct Answer: A doctor’s house
Correct Answer Explanation: The text connects the haunting to the doctor’s practice of vivisection, suggesting the dog’s spirit might be seeking justice for its suffering.
When did the grey dog haunt the house in Birmingham?
- 1829
- 1845
- 1900
- 1913
Correct Answer: 1829
Correct Answer Explanation: This connects the haunting to the house’s former occupant, a man who supplied bodies to medical students, further linking the ghostly dog to the dark history of the location.
Which type of bird is considered a bird of ill omen, associated with death?
- Robin
- Wren
- Dove
- Crow
Correct Answer: Crow
Correct Answer Explanation: Crows are often depicted in folklore and literature as harbingers of death, reflecting a long-held cultural belief in their association with the supernatural.
Who was the man who saw the white horse of Eastover Hall?
- A farmer
- A blacksmith
- A Colonel
- A doctor
Correct Answer: A Colonel
Correct Answer Explanation: The Colonel’s discovery of prehistoric horse remains on his property further reinforces the connection between the phantom horse and the ancient history of the location.
Why was a white tiger cursed by a leper?
- The tiger had killed the leper’s family.
- The leper had been attacked by the tiger.
- The leper had touched the tiger.
- The tiger had stolen the leper’s food.
Correct Answer: The leper had been attacked by the tiger.
Correct Answer Explanation: This emphasizes the vengeful nature of the tiger spirit, connecting its presence to the historical act of cruelty against the leper.
How did Marthe Popenkoff die?
- She was poisoned.
- She was drowned.
- She was killed by a bird.
- She died of natural causes.
Correct Answer: She was killed by a bird.
Correct Answer Explanation: This points to the owl’s ghost seeking revenge for the death of its own kind, linking the murders to the bird’s supernatural wrath.
What did the black bull bellow in the shed where it was killed?
- Its name
- The owner’s name
- The date of its death
- The cause of its death
Correct Answer: The date of its death
Correct Answer Explanation: This exemplifies the belief that animals can haunt the places where they died, expressing their lingering presence through specific sounds or actions.
What is the name of the book that explores the possibility of animal ghosts?
- “Animal Spirits”
- “Ghosts of Animals”
- “Animal Ghosts; Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter”
- “The Afterlife of Animals”
Correct Answer: “Animal Ghosts; Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter”
Correct Answer Explanation: This book, written by Elliott O’Donnell in 1913, serves as a key text exploring the concept of animal ghosts and their connection to the supernatural.
Where did the phantom coach and horses in Pembrokeshire appear?
- A forest
- A lake
- A mountain
- A swamp
Correct Answer: A forest
Correct Answer Explanation: This location adds to the mystique of the haunting, emphasizing the spectral nature of the coach and horses and their presence in a secluded and often eerie setting.
When did the man with the two poodles disappear?
- 1800
- 1850
- 1900
- 1950
Correct Answer: 1850
Correct Answer Explanation: This provides a historical context for the haunting, connecting the missing man and his poodles to a specific time period and location.
Which of these animals is NOT mentioned as being capable of haunting?
- Cat
- Dog
- Horse
- Snake
Correct Answer: Snake
Correct Answer Explanation: While snakes are often associated with the supernatural in folklore, “Animal Ghosts” primarily focuses on cats, dogs, horses, and other animals that were commonly kept as pets or companions.
Who was the author of “Animal Ghosts; Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter”?
- Elliott O’Donnell
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Bram Stoker
- H.P. Lovecraft
Correct Answer: Elliott O’Donnell
Correct Answer Explanation: This highlights the author’s role in popularizing the concept of animal ghosts and contributing to the exploration of the supernatural.
What did the phantom dog save a woman’s life from?
- A fire
- A robbery
- A car accident
- A kidnapping
Correct Answer: A robbery
Correct Answer Explanation: This exemplifies the potential for animal spirits to act as protectors or guardians, highlighting their ability to intervene in the affairs of the living.
Why was the cock’s crowing at midnight considered a sign of death?
- It was believed to be the call of the devil.
- It was believed to be the sound of a spirit passing.
- It was believed to be the sound of a soul departing.
- It was believed to be the signal of a coming storm.
Correct Answer: It was believed to be the signal of a coming storm.
Correct Answer Explanation: This highlights the connection between natural phenomena and the belief in omens and foreshadowing, particularly in relation to death and misfortune.
How did the spectral coach and horses in Pembrokeshire get “laid”?
- They were buried in a lake.
- They were cursed by a witch.
- They were exorcised by a priest.
- They were sent back to the afterlife by a shaman.
Correct Answer: They were buried in a lake.
Correct Answer Explanation: This illustrates the belief in the ability to banish or appease animal spirits through specific rituals or actions, often involving the elements of water or earth.
What kind of creature was the “White Tiger” in the jungle?
- A tiger with white fur.
- A tiger with white eyes.
- A tiger with white stripes.
- A tiger with white claws.
Correct Answer: A tiger with white fur.
Correct Answer Explanation: This connects the white tiger to the phenomenon of leprosy, which can cause animals to become white, further blurring the line between reality and the supernatural.
Where did the man with the bushy beard appear to Martin Tristram?
- A haunted room
- A graveyard
- A forest
- A swamp
Correct Answer: A haunted room
Correct Answer Explanation: This reinforces the idea that specific locations can be haunted by specific spirits, particularly those connected to past events or tragedies.
When did the stormy petrel become a symbol of misfortune?
- Ancient times
- The Middle Ages
- The Renaissance
- The Enlightenment
Correct Answer: Ancient times
Correct Answer Explanation: This emphasizes the long history of the stormy petrel’s association with misfortune, suggesting a deep-rooted belief in its ability to foreshadow danger at sea.
Which of these is NOT a psychic ability mentioned in the book?
- Clairvoyance
- Clairaudience
- Clairsentience
- Clairgustance
Correct Answer: Clairgustance
Correct Answer Explanation: The book highlights the psychic abilities of animals, but the term “clairgustance” is not mentioned. “Clairvoyance” refers to the ability to see the future, “clairaudience” refers to the ability to hear spirits, and “clairsentience” refers to the ability to feel the emotions or presence of spirits.
What does the term “vice-elementals” refer to?
- Evil spirits
- Friendly spirits
- Nature spirits
- Animal spirits
Correct Answer: Evil spirits
Correct Answer Explanation: This highlights the concept of spirits generated by negative thoughts or actions, suggesting a connection between evil and the supernatural realm.
How does the book describe the ability of animals to project themselves?
- Through astral travel
- Through teleportation
- Through meditation
- Through shamanism
Correct Answer: Through astral travel
Correct Answer Explanation: This highlights the belief in an astral body, a spiritual or immaterial body, which can travel independently of the physical body, allowing for projection and communication between the physical and spiritual realms.
What is the name of the device used in automatic writing?
- A planchette
- A Ouija board
- A seance table
- A spirit box
Correct Answer: A planchette
Correct Answer Explanation: This device was believed to be a medium for spirit communication, allowing individuals to access the thoughts or messages of spirits through automatic writing.
Why did the black owl appear in the mill-house?
- To protect the family
- To warn the family
- To seek revenge on the family
- To steal the family’s food
Correct Answer: To seek revenge on the family
Correct Answer Explanation: This links the owl’s ghostly presence to the act of violence inflicted on it by the children, demonstrating the potential for animal spirits to seek retribution for their deaths.
What is a “séance”?
- A gathering for spiritual communication
- A ceremony for exorcism
- A ritual for summoning spirits
- A meeting for psychics
Correct Answer: A gathering for spiritual communication
Correct Answer Explanation: This refers to a specific practice used to communicate with the spirit world, often involving a medium and a group of individuals seeking contact with the deceased.
Who was the man who disappeared from the Crow’s Nest house in Virginia?
- Mr. Jeremiah Dance
- Mr. Martin Tristram
- Mr. Peter Popenkoff
- Mr. Elliott O’Donnell
Correct Answer: Mr. Jeremiah Dance
Correct Answer Explanation: This connects the haunting of the Crow’s Nest house to the specific individual who disappeared, suggesting that his spirit may still linger in the location.
What does the term “earthbound” refer to?
- A spirit that is attached to a specific location
- A spirit that is trapped in the human world
- A spirit that is unable to move on to the afterlife
- A spirit that is seeking revenge
Correct Answer: A spirit that is unable to move on to the afterlife
Correct Answer Explanation: This describes the state of a spirit that is unable to find peace or move on to the afterlife, often remaining attached to a specific place or person.
How did the Popenkoff family die?
- They were murdered by a bird.
- They were poisoned by a neighbor.
- They were killed in a fire.
- They died of natural causes.
Correct Answer: They were murdered by a bird.
Correct Answer Explanation: This points to the owl’s ghost seeking revenge, highlighting the connection between the bird’s spirit and the murders that occurred in the house.
What does the book suggest is the most common type of animal haunting?
- Cat hauntings
- Dog hauntings
- Horse hauntings
- Bird hauntings
Correct Answer: Cat hauntings
Correct Answer Explanation: The book cites numerous accounts of cat hauntings, particularly in specific areas like Whitechapel, suggesting a higher prevalence of these particular animal apparitions.
What was the name of the house haunted by the grey dog in Birmingham?
- The Grey House
- The Dog House
- The Birmingham House
- The name is not mentioned in the book.
Correct Answer: The name is not mentioned in the book.
Correct Answer Explanation: This emphasizes the book’s focus on the supernatural phenomena rather than specific locations, allowing readers to imagine the haunted house and its connection to the ghostly dog.
Why is it important to be kind to animals according to the book?
- It prevents them from becoming ghosts.
- It helps them find peace in the afterlife.
- It prevents them from haunting humans.
- It ensures that their spirits will not be vengeful.
Correct Answer: It ensures that their spirits will not be vengeful.
Correct Answer Explanation: This highlights the book’s moral argument for treating animals with kindness and respect, suggesting that cruelty towards animals can lead to negative consequences in the afterlife, potentially resulting in hauntings or vengeful spirits.