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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of the theories for the cause of odd events that have taken place in Hill House?
(a) Ghosts, evil spirits, spirits from an Indian burial site
(b) Santanic rituals
(c) Sun spots, atmospheric pressure, polluted air, earth tremors
(d) Someone's bad sense of humor

2. What does Eleanor dislike her sister for?
(a) Not giving her a room of her own
(b) Not helping with her mother
(c) Not allowing her to have a new suitcase
(d) Not allowing her to take the car

3. What is significant about Theo's calling the shadow a rabbit?
(a) Theo has a pet rabbit, so the comparison makes her feel better.
(b) Theo saw a rabbit seconds before the shadow, confusing the two.
(c) Theo thinks of Eleanor as a rabbit, ripe to be manipulated.
(d) Theo likes rabbits.

4. Who provides directions to Hill House?
(a) Theodora
(b) Eleanor
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Luke

5. Why does Dr. Montague invite Theodora to be his assistant?
(a) Theodora lived in a haunted house as a child.
(b) Theodora had an experience with poltergeist as a child.
(c) Theodora owns the house Dr. Montague is investigating.
(d) Theodora is psychic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Luke's aunt send him to stay with Dr. Montague at Hill House?

2. What color is Eleanor's room?

3. What happened to the last person who attempted to leave Hill House after dark?

4. Why does Dr. Montague send a letter to Eleanor Vance?

5. What does Eleanor think of Luke when they first meet?

(see the answer key)

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