View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. What guards the entrance to the nursery?
(a) A cold spot.
(b) A set of armor.
(c) A teddy bear.
(d) A poltergeist.

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

6. How does Theo introduce herself?
(a) As a nightclub singer
(b) As a psychic
(c) As a professional athlete
(d) As a lord's daughter masquerading as a commoner

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

8. With whom does Eleanor live ?
(a) Her sister
(b) Her mother
(c) Her father
(d) Her cousin

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

10. Who arrives at Hill House behind Eleanor?
(a) Arthur
(b) Theo
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Luke

11. What does Eleanor believe her sister and brother-in-law would never expect her to do?
(a) Stay in a haunted house.
(b) Buy bright colored clothes.
(c) Steal the car.
(d) Make friends.

12. What room does Eleanor refuse to enter as they explore the house?
(a) The nursery.
(b) The game room.
(c) The study.
(d) The library.

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

14. Why does Eleanor refuse to leave Hill House before going inside?
(a) She does not want to miss out on an adventure.
(b) She does not want to disappoint Dr. Montague.
(c) She does not want to return to her sister's house.
(d) She does not want Mr. Dudley to laugh at her.

15. What color is Eleanor's room?
(a) Blue
(b) Yellow
(c) Pink
(d) Green

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was accused of breaking into the house at night and stealing things?

3. With what does Eleanor deny having experiences?

4. What time is dinner served?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 481 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample