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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. What is Dr. Montague's passion?
(a) Philosophy
(b) Sociology
(c) Study of supernatural manifestations
(d) Study of anthropology

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Montague invite Luke Sanderson to the house?

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

3. How does Eleanor plan to change her behavior?

4. How does Theo introduce herself?

5. What do Theo and Eleanor think will disappoint Mrs. Dudley?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Theodora?

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

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

4. Why do Dr. Montague and his assistants have trouble finding the dining room?

5. What does Mrs. Dudley insist she will never do?

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

7. What did Eleanor purchase specifically for this trip to Hill House?

8. What is unusual about the design of Hill House overall?

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

10. Who is Luke Sanderson?

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