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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 quote comes to Eleanor's mind when she reaches the front door?
(a) Journeys end at the iron knocker.
(b) Journeys end with lovers meeting.
(c) Journeys begin at the front door.
(d) Journeys begin with lover meeting.

2. What does Dr. Montague hope to do with the information their investigation will gather?
(a) Write an academic book chronicalling supernatural manifestation in the house his colleagues will respect.
(b) Write a historical book about the family who once owned the house.
(c) Write a fictional book about the house.
(d) Write a historical book about the land the house sits on and its role in supernatural manifestations.

3. When does Dr. Montague suggest Eleanor should leave the house?
(a) If trouble begins to take place.
(b) If she feels the house latching onto her.
(c) If she begins to feel uneasy.
(d) If she is frightened.

4. What happened at Eleanor's house when she was twelve?
(a) Rocks rained on the house.
(b) Her sister moved away.
(c) The house burned down.
(d) Her mother died.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Montague send a letter to Eleanor Vance?

2. What kind of cup does Eleanor hear a little girl cry over?

3. What color is Theo's room?

4. Who leaves the house at six every night?

5. Who provides directions to Hill House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Eleanor the next morning?

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

3. How is the interior of Hill House designed?

4. What is significant about Hill House?

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

6. What quote comes to Eleanor's mind when she walks up to the front door the first time?

7. What does Theo encourage Eleanor to do more?

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

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

10. Why does everyone claim to be someone different than they are as they make introductions?

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