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The Winchester House Trivia Quiz

If you haven't been, I'd encourage you to visit The Winchester House in California. I haven't yet either, but want to because I find it fascinating. Enjoy the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by Temptresstoo. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Temptresstoo

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,820

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
4709

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: gibbysgab (3/20), NewBestFriend (10/20), Guest 166 (8/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. When the heir to the Winchester fortune died, the inheritance passed to his wife--who happens to be the sole character behind the legend. What was her first name? Hint

Sarah

Irene

Elizabeth

Daisy

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Question 2 of 20

2. Mrs. Winchester's husband, William Wirt, was involved in making guns...for what type of gun was Mrs. Winchester haunted for the rest of her life? Hint

pistol

rifle

shotgun

muzzle loader

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Question 3 of 20

3. Mrs. Winchester--hereby known as Wifey for this quiz--sold her New England home and moved west...who told her to do this? Hint

a psychic

her father

her father in law

the president

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Question 4 of 20

4. The now famous Winchester Mystery House is located where? Hint

San Francisco, CA

Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles, CA

San Jose, CA

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Question 5 of 20

5. What year did Wifey buy and begin building upon the once 12 room farmhouse? Hint

1889

1900

1884

1875

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Question 6 of 20

6. The structure is listed to have an 'undetermined number of rooms.' What is the number that is most correct? Hint

153-157 rooms

147-150 rooms

150-153 rooms

157-160 rooms

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Question 7 of 20

7. Wifey was obsessed with a particular number, what is that number?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 20

8. In the Winchester house, there are two ballrooms, one completed one not. The one that is not completed is the most spectacular of the two. What is special about this room? Hint

It was built with no nails.

It has no entrance ways.

It was built completely of stone.

It was painted all white.

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Question 9 of 20

9. How many stories did the structure rise prior to the 1906 earthquake? Hint

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Question 10 of 20

10. Nearly all of the staircases contain how many steps?

Answer: (Hmm, can you guess?)

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Question 11 of 20

11. Of all the staircases, one is different having 42 steps and rising only 9 feet (all the steps are about 2 inches high). What is this staircase commonly called? Hint

The Switchback

The Mystery

The Up-and-Down

The Advocate

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Question 12 of 20

12. What flower was Wifey obsessed with (if her list of obsessions isn't long enough already)? Hint

daisy

lilly

roses

pansy

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Question 13 of 20

13. What was different about Wifey's will, which left most of the furniture to a niece, but not much else? Hint

It was not signed at all.

It was written backwards.

It was signed left-handed.

It was signed 13 times.

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Question 14 of 20

14. The house's official name is Llanada Villa, this means what? Hint

Death House

Lowland Villa

Haunted Villa

Highland Villa

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Question 15 of 20

15. The house was built in what architectural style? Hint

Spanish

Victorian

Modern

French

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Question 16 of 20

16. Some, but not all, of the staircases have something unusual about them (besides the fact that there are 13 steps), what is it? Hint

The railings have glass inserts.

There is no railing.

The railings are upside down.

They are all rifle stocks.

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Question 17 of 20

17. Even though Wifey was a bit on the weird side, she did encourage modern conveniences. The bathrooms are no exception, but what is different about them (besides being 13 of them)? Hint

Most have glass doors.

They are all mirrored.

They have no windows.

They are carpeted.

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Question 18 of 20

18. After the earthquake of 1906, Wifey was released from where she was trapped for quite some time. She stated that the earthquake was due to what reasoning? Hint

She was spending too much money.

She was building too slow.

She was not building enough.

The 'cure' to the curse was not working.

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Question 19 of 20

19. In the entire house, how many mirrors were there? Hint

160

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Question 20 of 20

20. Besides her favorite flower, Wifey also incorporated a bug (we shall generically call it) into much of her glasswork. Which bug? Hint

spider

ladybug

beetle

earthworm

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the heir to the Winchester fortune died, the inheritance passed to his wife--who happens to be the sole character behind the legend. What was her first name?

Answer: Sarah

And she was crazy, let me tell you...but fascinating...

2. Mrs. Winchester's husband, William Wirt, was involved in making guns...for what type of gun was Mrs. Winchester haunted for the rest of her life?

Answer: rifle

The repeating rifle to be exact...known as the 'Gun that won the west.'

3. Mrs. Winchester--hereby known as Wifey for this quiz--sold her New England home and moved west...who told her to do this?

Answer: a psychic

A Boston psychic, Mr. Adam Coons, told her she must build 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...365 days a year...or die.

4. The now famous Winchester Mystery House is located where?

Answer: San Jose, CA

And I so want to go...(sniff, sniff, so sad).

5. What year did Wifey buy and begin building upon the once 12 room farmhouse?

Answer: 1884

Perhaps a little difficult...sorry, it's important for the fact that she continued building for 38 YEARS...

6. The structure is listed to have an 'undetermined number of rooms.' What is the number that is most correct?

Answer: 157-160 rooms

Several different sources have different numbers...most list 160, but a few list a little less.

7. Wifey was obsessed with a particular number, what is that number?

Answer: 13

So much so that most rooms have some aspect of the number 13, be it windows, window panes, doors, etc.

8. In the Winchester house, there are two ballrooms, one completed one not. The one that is not completed is the most spectacular of the two. What is special about this room?

Answer: It was built with no nails.

I don't really know how that is possible, just take my word for it.

9. How many stories did the structure rise prior to the 1906 earthquake?

Answer: 7

After the earthquake, the structure was kept at a reasonable 4 stories.

10. Nearly all of the staircases contain how many steps?

Answer: 13

All except one...

11. Of all the staircases, one is different having 42 steps and rising only 9 feet (all the steps are about 2 inches high). What is this staircase commonly called?

Answer: The Switchback

Let's just say you need to watch your step when visiting this house. Two-inch steps may bother you, but Sarah Winchester was only 4'10'...it most likely fit her perfectly...

12. What flower was Wifey obsessed with (if her list of obsessions isn't long enough already)?

Answer: daisy

Of course, most had 13 petals...

13. What was different about Wifey's will, which left most of the furniture to a niece, but not much else?

Answer: It was signed 13 times.

Ummm, yeah!

14. The house's official name is Llanada Villa, this means what?

Answer: Lowland Villa

If you know your Spanish, you'll do just fine...

15. The house was built in what architectural style?

Answer: Victorian

Kind of odd for a house with a Spanish name.

16. Some, but not all, of the staircases have something unusual about them (besides the fact that there are 13 steps), what is it?

Answer: The railings are upside down.

I've seen pictures, again, it is indeed odd.

17. Even though Wifey was a bit on the weird side, she did encourage modern conveniences. The bathrooms are no exception, but what is different about them (besides being 13 of them)?

Answer: Most have glass doors.

Now do you feel self-conscious?

18. After the earthquake of 1906, Wifey was released from where she was trapped for quite some time. She stated that the earthquake was due to what reasoning?

Answer: She was spending too much money.

Therefore, she closed off the front 30 rooms, including the grand entrance and ballroom.

19. In the entire house, how many mirrors were there?

Answer: 2

Apparently, mirrors angered and confused the ghosts she was attempting to appease.

20. Besides her favorite flower, Wifey also incorporated a bug (we shall generically call it) into much of her glasswork. Which bug?

Answer: spider

I know, I know...you picky scientific people (I'm one as well) are complaining, but that's the only way I could explain it without giving it away...I could have said arachnid, but duh! Oh, if you want more info or would like to see pictures, go to www.winchestermysteryhouse.com. Truly fascinating.

Source: Author Temptresstoo

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