A so-called “naughty little girl” theory is used to explain instances of these beings whose telekinetic prowess could simply be attributed to lying attention-seeking children. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name these “noisy” beings whose presence is characterized by flickering lights, foul smells, and object pelting. Gef the Talking Mongoose is typically identified as one of these beings, as is one responsible for the Enfield haunting.
ANSWER: poltergeists [accept Enfield poltergeist; prompt on spirits or ghosts or phantoms]
[10e] The poltergeist-like Bell Witch is said to have literally kicked one of this president’s men out of the door. This president’s Hermitage Estate in Nashville may still host his ghost, which some have dubbed Old Hickory.
ANSWER: Andrew Jackson
[10h] A haunted object of this type was responsible for the poltergeist-like rumblings experienced by a house in Tedworth at night. One of these objects can supposedly be used to summon Sir Francis Drake in defense of Britain.
ANSWER: drum [accept Drummer of Tedworth; accept Drake’s Drum]
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