The Canterville Ghost Questions on Mr. Otis
The Canterville Ghost
What information did Lord Canterville give Mr. Otis before handing over Canterville Chase?
Before selling Canterville Chase, Lord Canterville informed Mr. Otis that the house was haunted, describing several incidents and noting that even a respected reverend had seen the ghost. Despite...
The Canterville Ghost
Provide a character sketch of Mr. and Mrs. Otis.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis are practical, no-nonsense Americans who initially dismiss the existence of ghosts. They are characterized by their robust health and straightforward attitudes. Mrs. Otis's...
The Canterville Ghost
Describe the family that moved into Canterville Chase.
The family that moves into Canterville Chase consists of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, an American ambassador, his wife Lucretia, and their four children: Washington, Virginia, and twin boys known as the Stars...
The Canterville Ghost
Why did Mr. Otis offer Virginia's jewels from the Canterville ghost to Lord Canterville?
Mr. Otis offered Virginia's jewels to Lord Canterville because he believed they rightfully belonged to the Canterville family, given his working-class background and the jewels' significant monetary...
The Canterville Ghost
Why do characters believe Mr. Otis erred in buying the house in "The Canterville Ghost"?
In "The Canterville Ghost," the other characters tell Mr. Otis that he made a mistake buying the house because the house is haunted.