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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 does the party get lost on the way to dinner?
(a) The doors keep closing, blocking off the light.
(b) The house is so oddly designed, no one could possibly find their way.
(c) They do not know the house well enough to find their way.
(d) Mrs. Dudley has come behind them and shut off all the lights.

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

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

4. Who greets the women when they return to the house?
(a) Luke
(b) Mrs. Dudley
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Arthur

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise do Theo and Eleanor hear?

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

3. What guards the entrance to the nursery?

4. What does Eleanor think of Luke when they first meet?

5. Who refuses to stay in the house after dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Luke Sanderson?

2. How is the interior of Hill House designed?

3. What does Dr. Montague say he expects of his assistants during the summer?

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

5. Where do Eleanor and Theo go after Theo unpacks?

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

7. What surprises Eleanor the next morning?

8. What does Dr. Montague plan to do with the information he gains from his and his assistants' experiences at Hill House?

9. Who is Eleanor Vance? Why is she chosen for Dr. Montague's project?

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

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