The Strange Story Behind the Winchester Mystery House

What tragic event occurred just 40 days after Sarah Winchester's daughter was born?

• Her husband died

• Her daughter died

• The mansion was destroyed

• She lost her fortune

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What was the primary reason Sarah Winchester began building the mansion?

• To create a tourist attraction

• To honor her husband

• To fulfill a family tradition

• To appease spirits

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Which architectural style did Sarah Winchester choose for her mansion?

• Victorian

• Colonial

• Gothic

• Modern

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How many rooms were in the mansion?

• 140

• 60

• 40

• 160

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What destroyed parts of the mansion?

• Flood

• Fire

• Earthquake

• Tornado

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