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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does Mrs. Dudley offer Eleanor?
(a) That there is a killer loose in Hillsdale.
(b) That the house is haunted.
(c) That no one will come if she needs help at night.
(d) That Dr. Montague is insane.

2. What surprises Theo about the position of Hill House?
(a) That it is between the hills rather than on top.
(b) That it is so far from town.
(c) That it is set so far back from the main gate.
(d) That it is on top of the hills, rather than protected in the middle of them.

3. How did Hugh Crain's first wife die?
(a) She died of tuberculosis.
(b) She had a heart attack the first time she saw Hill House.
(c) Her carriage overturned while making a turn in the driveway at Hill House.
(d) She fell from the tower at Hill House.

4. What does Theo theorize the house contains?
(a) A basement full of rats
(b) A closet full of skeletons
(c) Secret passageways filled with treasure
(d) An evil spirit

5. Who tries to stop Eleanor from going through the gates at Hill House?
(a) Luke Sanderson
(b) Mr. Dudley
(c) Mrs. Dudley
(d) Dr. Montague

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wives of Hugh Crain died at Hill House?

2. What is significant about Theo's calling the shadow a rabbit?

3. What is Eleanor forced to steal when she leaves home?

4. Where did Dr. Montague hear of Hill House?

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

(see the answer key)

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