Exploring Five Intriguing Facts About Shirley Jackson

In this video, Dane presents five intriguing facts about Shirley Jackson, a renowned author. The video covers Jackson's fascination with witchcraft, her disbelief in ghosts despite her interest in the occult, and the controversy surrounding her famous short story 'The Lottery'. It also explores her unique approach to her moods, treating them as distinct personas, and her preference for writing over domestic duties. The video is both informative and engaging, offering insights into Jackson's life and work.

What was Shirley Jackson's primary interest during her early college years?

• Literature

• Witchcraft

• Art

• Physics

Which book by Shirley Jackson includes references to historical witchcraft chronicles?

• The Lottery

• The Haunting of Hill House

• Life Among the Savages

• We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Despite her interest in the occult, what did Shirley Jackson not believe in?

• Tarot cards

• Astrology

• Magic

• Ghosts

What inspired Shirley Jackson's 'The Haunting of Hill House'?

• Dreams

• Historical accounts of haunted houses

• Folktales

• Personal experiences

What was the public reaction to the publication of 'The Lottery'?

• It won an award

• It was ignored

• It caused many readers to cancel their subscriptions

• It was widely praised

Which country banned Shirley Jackson's story 'The Lottery'?

• Australia

• United States

• United Kingdom

• South Africa

How did Shirley Jackson treat her different moods?

• She ignored them

• She assigned them names and treated them as different personas

• She wrote about them in a single diary

• She sought therapy for them

Which of the following was NOT a persona name given by Shirley Jackson to her moods?

• Pan

• Villain

• Harlequin

• Irish

What did Shirley Jackson describe as the only time she ever got to sit down?

• Reading

• Writing

• Cooking

• Gardening

What was Shirley Jackson's attitude towards domestic duties?

• She was very diligent

• She was never particularly interested in them

• She loved them

• She was indifferent