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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 does Theo theorize the house contains?
(a) An evil spirit
(b) A basement full of rats
(c) Secret passageways filled with treasure
(d) A closet full of skeletons

2. Who committed suicide in Hill House?
(a) The widow.
(b) The other daughter.
(c) The young companion.
(d) The son.

3. What kind of cup does Eleanor hear a little girl cry over?
(a) A cup with bears on it
(b) A cup of stars
(c) A cup of moons
(d) A pink cup

4. What do Theo and Eleanor think will disappoint Mrs. Dudley?
(a) That they survived the night.
(b) That they did not make their beds.
(c) That they do not plan to have breakfast.
(d) That they do not plan to help with the housework.

5. What does Eleanor notice on the veranda outside the library that no one else notices?
(a) A picture of Hugh Crain.
(b) A moldy, earth smell.
(c) A dark shadow below the staircase.
(d) A cold spot outside the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Montague warn Eleanor not to talk about if she stops in Hillsdale?

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

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

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

5. What does Theo accuse Eleanor of not doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is the interior of Hill House designed?

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

9. How does Dr. Montague treat Luke Sanderson?

10. Who is Dr. Montague?

(see the answer keys)

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