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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the spiral staircase located?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the library.
(c) In the game room.
(d) In the study.

2. What does Dr. Montague believe has caused these feelings?
(a) A drug Mrs. Dudley put in their food.
(b) The house.
(c) Their experiences during the night.
(d) A poltergeist.

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

4. Who offers to pray for Eleanor?
(a) The little girl in the restaurant
(b) An old woman she accidentally knocked over
(c) The waitress in Hillsdale
(d) Her sister

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor notice on the veranda outside the library that no one else notices?

2. What does Eleanor expect to feel under her feet as she goes back to Hill House?

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

4. What do Eleanor and Theo see while walking on the property after dark?

5. What color is Eleanor's room?

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