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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes charge when Theo becomes hysterical over the state of her room?
(a) Luke
(b) Eleanor
(c) Mrs. Dudley
(d) Dr. Montague

2. Why do Dr. Montague and Luke believe Theo accuses Eleanor?
(a) To distract her while they slip her a calming drug.
(b) Because she really believes it.
(c) Because she hates Eleanor.
(d) To take her focus away from her fear.

3. What do Eleanor and Theo see while walking on the property after dark?
(a) Luke stealing kisses from Mrs. Dudley.
(b) A shadow that looks like a rabbit.
(c) Dr. Montague setting a tape recorder in the garage.
(d) Children playing and picnicking in the garden.

4. What does Eleanor think of Luke's confession?
(a) That it is outrageous.
(b) That it is silly and obviously a come-on.
(c) That it is unbelievable, but touching just the same.
(d) That it is sad.

5. What does Theo confess she did while going back to Hill House?
(a) Running.
(b) Closing her eyes.
(c) Taking pictures.
(d) Looking behind her.

6. What does Eleanor expect to feel under her feet as she goes back to Hill House?
(a) Children's toys.
(b) A tape recorder.
(c) A camera.
(d) Picnic blankets and baskets.

7. Who insists on sleeping in the nursery?
(a) Mrs. Dudley
(b) Eleanor's sister
(c) Mrs. Montague
(d) Theo's girlfriend

8. What question does Eleanor ask Theo about their conversation?
(a) If Theo is jealous of her.
(b) Why Theo came to Hill House.
(c) Why her relationship with Luke is any of Theo's business.
(d) If Theo wants Eleanor to leave.

9. Who does Dr. Montague announce will arrive the following Saturday?
(a) Mrs. Montague.
(b) A famous poltergeist researcher.
(c) Luke's aunt.
(d) A fellow academic.

10. What does Eleanor say as she wakes?
(a) I'll come.
(b) I don't want to.
(c) I love you.
(d) I wish I could.

11. Who is concerned for Mrs. Montague?
(a) Dr. Montague
(b) Arthur
(c) Theo
(d) Eleanor

12. What do the three young people discover while walking on the grounds?
(a) A bubbling brook.
(b) A greenhouse.
(c) A carriage house.
(d) A summer house.

13. Who irritates Dr. Montague while he transcribes the notes of his assistants?
(a) Luke
(b) Arthur
(c) Theo
(d) Eleanor

14. Who believes ghosts only want to be loved?
(a) Theo
(b) Eleanor
(c) Mrs. Dudley
(d) Mrs. Montague

15. Who refuses to allow the group to linger over their breakfast?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Mrs. Dudley.
(c) Theo.
(d) Mrs. Montague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the words on Theo's wall say?

2. What does Theo accuse Eleanor of doing?

3. What do Mrs. Montague and Arthur report hearing the night before?

4. What do Dr. Montague and his assistants hear during the night?

5. Where does Luke go alone after breakfast?

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