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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Theo see Eleanor?
(a) Theo sees Eleanor as a kindred spirit.
(b) Theo sees Eleanor as drab and unexciting.
(c) Theo sees Eleanor as weak and unstable.
(d) Theo sees Eleanor as funny and outgoing.

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

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

4. What is Eleanor's impression of the waitress at the diner in Hillsdale?
(a) She is unfriendly, especially when Hill House is mentioned.
(b) She is a threat to Eleanor's hopes of finding a boyfriend.
(c) She is open and eager to talk about Hill House.
(d) She is pretty.

5. What does Dr. Montague claim to be?
(a) A scientist and a realist
(b) A philosopher and a gentleman
(c) A student of phenomenon
(d) A pilgrim and a wanderer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses to stay in the house after dark?

2. Why does Eleanor refuse to leave Hill House before going inside?

3. Who greets the women when they return to the house?

4. What does Theo theorize the house contains?

5. What surprises Theo about the position of Hill House?

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