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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who refuses to stay in the house after dark?
(a) Luke
(b) Mrs. Dudley
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Theo

3. How does Theo react to Luke?
(a) Theo brushes Luke off.
(b) Theo teases Luke.
(c) Theo responds to his flirting.
(d) Theo tell Luke not to waste his time, she is taken.

4. Who committed suicide in Hill House?
(a) The young companion.
(b) The widow.
(c) The son.
(d) The other daughter.

5. Why does Luke's aunt send him to stay with Dr. Montague at Hill House?
(a) To keep the house safe.
(b) To keep an eye on Dr. Montague.
(c) To keep him out of trouble.
(d) To find him a wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eleanor buy for this trip to Hill House?

2. What does Eleanor want to do to Theo when she sees her wearing her new red sweater?

3. What does Eleanor think would infuriate her mother?

4. Why does the party get lost on the way to dinner?

5. What guards the entrance to the nursery?

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