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Quiz about The Horrifying Story of Salems Lot

The Horrifying Story of "'Salem's Lot" Quiz

"'Salem's Lot" is a great and very scary book by Stephen King. Have fun taking this quiz on the vampires and their town!

A multiple-choice quiz by AlienGoddess. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
AlienGoddess

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,128

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1903

Last 3 plays: Guest 213 (10/10), Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 24 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How was Ben's wife killed? Hint

Car accident

Motorcycle crash

House fire

Heart attack

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who came to Mark's bedroom window as vampires? Hint

Danny Glick

Ruthie Crockett

Mike Ryerson

Eva Miller

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which vampire bit Jimmy Cody?

Answer: (Two words, first and last name, watch spelling.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was Barlow's ultimate hiding place by the end of the book? Hint

The Brock Street School

Barlow and Straker's furniture store

The public library

The cellar of Eva Miller's boarding house

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mabel Werts was bitten and turned into a vampire by Glynis Mayberry.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Early in the book Ben tells Susan that Hubie Marsten was a contract killer. In what city did this take place? Hint

Boston

San Francisco

New York City

Pittsburg

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Ben and Mark were living in Mexico, they lived in a town with a Spanish name. What is the English translation of this town's name?

Answer: (Two words.)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bonnie Sawyer and Corey Bryant were having an affair before her husband caught them. What was Corey Bryant's job? Hint

Telephone repairman

Gas station attendant

Plumber

Electrician

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these people leaves 'salem's Lot? Hint

Nolly Gardener

Parkins Gillespie

Royal Snow

Charlie Rhodes

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Ben and Mark went back to burn down 'salem's Lot, did they start the fire in the Marsten House?

Yes

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Feb 29 2024 : Guest 213: 10/10
Feb 22 2024 : Guest 24: 9/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How was Ben's wife killed?

Answer: Motorcycle crash

Ben's wife Miranda died in a motorcycle accident before Ben came back to 'salem's Lot. In the beginning of the book it is mentioned that Ben planned to never ride a motorcycle again.

2. Who came to Mark's bedroom window as vampires?

Answer: Danny Glick

Danny Glick came to Mark's window after he became a vampire and asked to be let in. Mark sent him away with a cross from his monster collection.

3. Which vampire bit Jimmy Cody?

Answer: Marjorie Glick

Jimmy Cody was Matt Burke's doctor. He was bit by Mrs. Glick, Danny's mother, when he and Ben went to view her body to see if she would rise as a vampire.

4. Where was Barlow's ultimate hiding place by the end of the book?

Answer: The cellar of Eva Miller's boarding house

Ben, Mark, and Jimmy finally figure out where Barlow was hiding during the day. Jimmy died because of the trap that was set in the cellar, and Ben and Mark eventually pound a stake through Barlow's heart.

5. Mabel Werts was bitten and turned into a vampire by Glynis Mayberry.

Answer: True

Mabel Werts became a vampire at the end of the book and was bitten by Glynis Mayberry.

6. Early in the book Ben tells Susan that Hubie Marsten was a contract killer. In what city did this take place?

Answer: Boston

Apparently, Hubie Marsten was a contract killer many times in the Boston area and was also involved in the disappearences of children. Marsten then moved to 'salem's Lot and caused more children to disappear.

7. When Ben and Mark were living in Mexico, they lived in a town with a Spanish name. What is the English translation of this town's name?

Answer: The shoes

Ben and Mark were residing in Los Zapatos, which means "the shoes" in English. For some reason, Ben really liked the name of this town.

8. Bonnie Sawyer and Corey Bryant were having an affair before her husband caught them. What was Corey Bryant's job?

Answer: Telephone repairman

After they were caught by Bonnie's husband Reggie, Corey was approached by Barlow and became a vampire. Corey then came back for Bonnie later.

9. Which one of these people leaves 'salem's Lot?

Answer: Parkins Gillespie

Parkins was the constable of 'salem's Lot. Instead of working to get rid of the vampires and the evil that had settled in the town, he elected to leave town and his responsibilities.

10. When Ben and Mark went back to burn down 'salem's Lot, did they start the fire in the Marsten House?

Answer: No

Ben and Mark started the fire at the same place where Ben thought the Fire of 1951 started. This was to drive the vampires out of their hiding places so they could be hunted down.

Source: Author AlienGoddess

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