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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Theo's window not above the front door as it should be?
(a) Because the architect did not follow the plans correctly, causing several irregularities.
(b) Crain designed the house to have many optical illusions.
(c) Crain had every angle of the house designed to be slightly off kilter.
(d) Because her bedroom is not above the front door as she thought.

2. Why does Dr. Montague believe the doors swing shut on their own?
(a) Because the doors were hung improperly.
(b) Because every angle in the house is irregular.
(c) Because the architect was inferior, causing many irregularties in the house's structure.
(d) Because a ghost is pushing them closed.

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

4. The narrator informs the reader that Hill House is what?
(a) Just a house
(b) Misunderstood
(c) Gorgeous
(d) Evil

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have the Dudleys worked at Hill House?

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

3. What does Eleanor think would infuriate her mother?

4. What happens when Eleanor opens the curtains over the window?

5. What does Dr. Montague hope to do with the information their investigation will gather?

Short Essay Questions

1. From whom did Dr. Montague hear about Hill House?

2. What surprises Eleanor the next morning?

3. What does Theo encourage Eleanor to do more?

4. Why does Eleanor steal her car from her sister?

5. Who is Luke Sanderson?

6. Who gets lost on their way to breakfast? Why?

7. How does Dr. Montague treat Luke Sanderson?

8. How does Luke act when he meets Eleanor and Theo?

9. What do Theo and Eleanor see as they turn to go back to Hill House?

10. Who is Dr. Montague?

(see the answer keys)

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