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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What time is dinner served?
(a) Five sharp
(b) Seven
(c) Eight
(d) Six sharp

4. How does Eleanor plan to change her behavior?
(a) Eleanor plans to act more reserved.
(b) Eleanor plans to be more helpful.
(c) Eleanor plans to be more open.
(d) Eleanor plans to be more friendly.

5. What quote comes to Eleanor's mind when she reaches the front door?
(a) Journeys end at the iron knocker.
(b) Journeys begin at the front door.
(c) Journeys begin with lover meeting.
(d) Journeys end with lovers meeting.

6. What is Eleanor forced to steal when she leaves home?
(a) A credit card to pay for gas
(b) A wardrobe of clothes
(c) A car she co-owns with her sister
(d) An expensive suitcase

7. Why has Dr. Montague brought Theo to Hill House?
(a) She is his wife.
(b) She is psychic.
(c) She is pretty.
(d) She is a professional ghost hunter.

8. Why does Eleanor stop for coffee in Hillsdale?
(a) To prolong her journey
(b) To ask about Dr. Montague
(c) To ask questions about Hill House
(d) To ask about the local night life

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

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

11. Who opens the door?
(a) Mrs. Dudley
(b) Luke
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Theo

12. Where does the spiral staircase lead?
(a) To the tower balcony.
(b) To Hugh Crain's bedroom.
(c) To a private study.
(d) To the upper floors.

13. Who did Eleanor care for for eleven years?
(a) Her mother
(b) Her sister
(c) Her cousin
(d) Her father

14. What do Theo and Eleanor find on their walk on the grounds?
(a) A green house
(b) A babbling brook
(c) A garage full of fancy cars
(d) A flourishing garden

15. What happens when Eleanor opens the curtains over the window?
(a) Nothing, the windows are too thick to allow light in.
(b) Nothing, the windows are boarded up.
(c) Eleanor sees someone staring in.
(d) A bird flies inside.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor introduce herself?

2. What guards the entrance to the nursery?

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

4. What emotion does Theo detect in Eleanor?

5. What kind of cup does Eleanor hear a little girl cry over?

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