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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 Luke introduce himself?
(a) As a bullfighter
(b) As a lawyer
(c) As the nephew of the house's owner
(d) As a specialist in psychic phenomenon

2. What is odd about the drawing room?
(a) The huge baroque style statue.
(b) The tree growing through its center.
(c) The odd paintings throughout the room.
(d) The huge portrait of Crain.

3. Who tries to stop Eleanor from going through the gates at Hill House?
(a) Luke Sanderson
(b) Mr. Dudley
(c) Dr. Montague
(d) Mrs. Dudley

4. What does Eleanor do on the ride to Hill House?
(a) Talks to her dead mother
(b) Imagines life at Hill House
(c) Daydreams of a better life
(d) Sings along to the radio

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor say as she wakes from a dream?

2. How many responses does Dr. Montague get to his letter searching for possible assistants?

3. Why is Theo's window not above the front door as it should be?

4. Where is the spiral staircase located?

5. What are some of the theories for the cause of odd events that have taken place in Hill House?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Dudleys?

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

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

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

5. At what time does Mrs. Dudley always have dinner ready?

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

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

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

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

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

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