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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 happens when Eleanor opens the curtains over the window?
(a) Nothing, the windows are too thick to allow light in.
(b) Nothing, the windows are boarded up.
(c) A bird flies inside.
(d) Eleanor sees someone staring in.

2. Why does Theo make jokes with Eleanor?
(a) To take her mind off of the noises in the house.
(b) To help her overcome her fear.
(c) To make friends.
(d) To distract her while Theo steals her clothes.

3. To what does Theo compare this first day at Hill House?
(a) The first day of camp
(b) The first appointment with a new doctor
(c) The first day of school
(d) The first day of a new job

4. What emotion does Theo detect in Eleanor?
(a) Fear
(b) Happiness
(c) Anticipation
(d) Sadness

5. What room does Eleanor refuse to enter as they explore the house?
(a) The game room.
(b) The nursery.
(c) The study.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the house at six every night?

2. What does Eleanor notice on the veranda outside the library that no one else notices?

3. How does Eleanor plan to change her behavior?

4. What does Dr. Montague claim to be?

5. How does Theo insist she and Eleanor should dress?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Theodora?

2. What is Eleanor's first impression of the house?

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

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

5. Who is the first person Eleanor meets at Hill House?

6. What does Theo encourage Eleanor to do more?

7. What room is guarded by a cold spot?

8. What is significant about Hill House?

9. Who are the Dudleys?

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

(see the answer keys)

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