Over My Dead Body [43 Old Cemetery Road]

The correct answer is Halloween because the question asks which holiday Dick Tater canceled, and Halloween is the only holiday listed among the options.

Ignatius B. Grumply being a famous author is indicated by the fact that his name includes an initial indicating a middle name, which is a common practice among authors. Additionally, the question does not provide any information about his proficiency in art, music, or teaching, further supporting the conclusion that he is a famous author.

Based on the information given, Olive and Ignatius wrote a book together. The question is asking what Seymour did in relation to the book. The correct answer, "drew the pictures," suggests that Seymour was responsible for creating the illustrations for the book.

The correct answer is the Ghastly Orphanage. This suggests that Mr. Tater sent Seymour Hope to the Ghastly Orphanage for some reason. The context of the question implies that this was a deliberate decision made by Mr. Tater, possibly indicating that he believed it was the best place for Seymour to go.

Olive Spence was haunting her house and the town of Ghastly because she had made a vow to do so until one of her mysteries was published. This suggests that Olive was a writer and had a strong desire for her work to be recognized and acknowledged. Her unfulfilled wish to have one of her mysteries published drove her to haunt the place until her goal was achieved.

The correct answer is "In her coffin." This suggests that Olive hid her manuscripts in a place that is not commonly associated with storing documents. Hiding them in her coffin implies that she wanted to keep them secret or perhaps wanted them to be discovered after her death. This unconventional hiding spot adds an element of mystery and intrigue to the story.

Olive sprinkled Mr. Tater with itching powder at the graveside.

Seymour's parents went to Europe on a lecture tour. This means that they traveled to Europe in order to give lectures or presentations on a specific topic or subject. This suggests that they are academics or experts in their field and have been invited to speak at various locations in Europe. It is likely that they will be sharing their knowledge and expertise with audiences in different countries during their tour.

Seymour was sent to the Orphanage at the age of 11.

Olive and Ignatius kept Seymour's parents from taking him with them by adopting him. By legally becoming his parents, Olive and Ignatius gained custody and control over Seymour, preventing his biological parents from taking him away.

The correct answer is "the Illinois Home for the Deranged." This suggests that Mr. Tater sent Mr. Grumply to a mental health facility or asylum in Illinois. This implies that Mr. Grumply may have exhibited behavior or mental health issues that required him to be placed in a specialized institution for treatment and care.

The correct answer is "ghost" because the author specifically mentions it on the first page of the book. This suggests that the book is centered around or involves ghosts in some way.

Mr. Tater locked up Ignatious in the mental hospital because Ignatious told him that he had fallen in love with a ghost. This suggests that Mr. Tater considered Ignatious's claim to be in love with a ghost as a sign of mental instability or delusion, leading him to believe that Ignatious needed to be confined in a mental hospital for his own well-being.

Mr. Tater proved that Olive didn't exist by having her grave opened. This action would provide evidence that Olive was not buried there, indicating that she may not have existed at all. By physically verifying the absence of her remains, Mr. Tater would have solid proof that Olive was not a real person.

The correct answer is "He was sent to the Illinois Home for the Deranged." This suggests that something happened to Mr. Tater that led to his placement in a mental institution. It implies that his actions or behavior were deemed abnormal or deranged, resulting in his confinement at the Illinois Home.

The correct answer is "all of these." This book is a collection of various types of content, including newspaper articles, letters, and picture stories by Seymour.

Olive wouldn't let the Hopes see her because she thought they were greedy. This implies that Olive believed the Hopes had ulterior motives and would likely take advantage of her in some way. Therefore, she chose to distance herself from them to protect herself from their perceived greediness.