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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who was accused of breaking into the house at night and stealing things?
(a) The young companion.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) The older sister.
(d) The younger Crain sister.

4. Why do the girls get lost on the way to the kitchen?
(a) They do not know the house well enough.
(b) Mrs. Dudley closed the doors.
(c) Mrs. Dudley shut off all the lights.
(d) All the doors have swung shut again.

5. What happened to the last person who attempted to leave Hill House after dark?
(a) He lost his fortune in the stock market.
(b) His horse bolted into a tree in a turn in the drive.
(c) His car drove off a cliff.
(d) The town thought he was insane and put him in the hospital.

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

7. Who leaves the house at six every night?
(a) Mrs. Dudley
(b) Luke
(c) Theo
(d) Eleanor

8. What warning did Dr. Montague receive about Hill House?
(a) To stay away
(b) To never stay overnight
(c) To only go there with a psychic
(d) To take a gun when visiting

9. What is Eleanor's prevailing emotion as she is left alone in her room?
(a) Happiness
(b) Fear
(c) Anticipation
(d) Sadness

10. What does the aunt say about Luke?
(a) He is dishonest and unreliable.
(b) He is a drunk.
(c) He is handy with tools.
(d) He is kind and generous.

11. How does Dr. Montague treat Luke?
(a) Dr. Montague treats Luke almost like a servant.
(b) Dr. Montague treats Luke with the respect his position affords him.
(c) Dr. Montague treats Luke like a son.
(d) Dr. Montague treats Luke with indifference.

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

13. What kind of cup does Eleanor hear a little girl cry over?
(a) A cup of stars
(b) A pink cup
(c) A cup with bears on it
(d) A cup of moons

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

15. How many wives of Hugh Crain died at Hill House?
(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) Three

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the theories for the cause of odd events that have taken place in Hill House?

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

3. What does Eleanor believe her sister and brother-in-law would never expect her to do?

4. What noise do Theo and Eleanor hear?

5. What quote comes to Eleanor's mind when she reaches the front door?

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