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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Montague believe the doors swing shut on their own?
(a) Because the architect was inferior, causing many irregularties in the house's structure.
(b) Because a ghost is pushing them closed.
(c) Because every angle in the house is irregular.
(d) Because the doors were hung improperly.

2. What do Theo and Eleanor find on their walk on the grounds?
(a) A flourishing garden
(b) A babbling brook
(c) A green house
(d) A garage full of fancy cars

3. How does Theo introduce herself?
(a) As a professional athlete
(b) As a psychic
(c) As a nightclub singer
(d) As a lord's daughter masquerading as a commoner

4. Who did Eleanor care for for eleven years?
(a) Her father
(b) Her sister
(c) Her cousin
(d) Her mother

5. What does Dr. Montague warn Eleanor not to talk about if she stops in Hillsdale?
(a) The Crain family
(b) Dr. Montague's investigation
(c) Hill House
(d) Ghost stories

6. Why does Dr. Montague send a letter to Eleanor Vance?
(a) Eleanor lived in a haunted house as a child.
(b) Eleanor owns the house Dr. Montague is investigating.
(c) Eleanor is psychic.
(d) Eleanor had an experience with a poltergeist as a child.

7. How many responses does Dr. Montague get to his letter searching for possible assistants?
(a) Two
(b) Four
(c) Nine
(d) Three

8. What guards the entrance to the nursery?
(a) A poltergeist.
(b) A cold spot.
(c) A set of armor.
(d) A teddy bear.

9. How does Dr. Montague treat Luke?
(a) Dr. Montague treats Luke like a son.
(b) Dr. Montague treats Luke with the respect his position affords him.
(c) Dr. Montague treats Luke with indifference.
(d) Dr. Montague treats Luke almost like a servant.

10. Where does the spiral staircase lead?
(a) To the upper floors.
(b) To a private study.
(c) To Hugh Crain's bedroom.
(d) To the tower balcony.

11. What does the aunt say about Luke?
(a) He is a drunk.
(b) He is handy with tools.
(c) He is kind and generous.
(d) He is dishonest and unreliable.

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

13. Why does Theo make jokes with Eleanor?
(a) To take her mind off of the noises in the house.
(b) To help her overcome her fear.
(c) To distract her while Theo steals her clothes.
(d) To make friends.

14. When does Dr. Montague suggest Eleanor should leave the house?
(a) If she is frightened.
(b) If trouble begins to take place.
(c) If she feels the house latching onto her.
(d) If she begins to feel uneasy.

15. The narrator informs the reader that Hill House is what?
(a) Evil
(b) Gorgeous
(c) Misunderstood
(d) Just a house

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Dr. Montague brought Theo to Hill House?

2. Who offers to pray for Eleanor?

3. How does Luke introduce himself?

4. What warning did Dr. Montague receive about Hill House?

5. What does Eleanor believe her sister and brother-in-law would never expect her to do?

(see the answer keys)

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