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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened at Eleanor's house when she was twelve?
(a) Rocks rained on the house.
(b) Her mother died.
(c) Her sister moved away.
(d) The house burned down.

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

3. Who lived in Hill House after Hugh Crain's death?
(a) His son and his family
(b) His eldest daughter and a young companion
(c) His widow and her new husband
(d) His youngest daughter and her husband

4. What does Eleanor notice on the veranda outside the library that no one else notices?
(a) A picture of Hugh Crain.
(b) A cold spot outside the door.
(c) A moldy, earth smell.
(d) A dark shadow below the staircase.

5. What does Dr. Montague hope to do with the information their investigation will gather?
(a) Write a historical book about the land the house sits on and its role in supernatural manifestations.
(b) Write a historical book about the family who once owned the house.
(c) Write an academic book chronicalling supernatural manifestation in the house his colleagues will respect.
(d) Write a fictional book about the house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tries to stop Eleanor from going through the gates at Hill House?

3. Who did Eleanor care for for eleven years?

4. What do Theo and Eleanor think will disappoint Mrs. Dudley?

5. What does Eleanor think would infuriate her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Eleanor and Theo go after Theo unpacks?

2. What room is guarded by a cold spot?

3. What is significant about Hill House?

4. Who is Luke Sanderson?

5. Who built Hill House?

6. How does Luke act when he meets Eleanor and Theo?

7. Why does Eleanor get annoyed with her new friends?

8. What does Theo encourage Eleanor to do more?

9. What does Dr. Montague say he expects of his assistants during the summer?

10. Who is the first person Eleanor meets at Hill House?

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