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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. How does Theo introduce herself?
(a) As a lord's daughter masquerading as a commoner
(b) As a psychic
(c) As a professional athlete
(d) As a nightclub singer

2. Who was accused of breaking into the house at night and stealing things?
(a) The young companion.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) The older sister.
(d) The younger Crain sister.

3. What is Eleanor's prevailing emotion as she is left alone in her room?
(a) Sadness
(b) Anticipation
(c) Fear
(d) Happiness

4. How does Theo see Eleanor?
(a) Theo sees Eleanor as funny and outgoing.
(b) Theo sees Eleanor as weak and unstable.
(c) Theo sees Eleanor as a kindred spirit.
(d) Theo sees Eleanor as drab and unexciting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Theo's room?

2. What does Eleanor think would infuriate her mother?

3. Why does Dr. Montague invite Theodora to be his assistant?

4. What does Eleanor believe her sister and brother-in-law would never expect her to do?

5. Who opens the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eleanor get annoyed with her new friends?

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

3. Who built Hill House?

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

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

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

7. Who is Theodora?

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

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

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

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