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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Eleanor's mood in Chapter 7?

2. Why do Dr. Montague and Luke believe Theo accuses Eleanor?

3. Where does Eleanor go after her conversation with Theo?

4. Who says that Theo looks better in Eleanor's clothing than Eleanor?

5. What does Eleanor think of Luke's confession?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Mrs. Montague arrive at the house? Why does she come?

2. What does Eleanor hear as she sits in the parlor?

3. What does Eleanor confess to Theo as they walk the grounds?

4. What does Eleanor hear as she walks the grounds of Hill House?

5. Who wants to move in with Theo after the summer. What does Theo say to this?

6. What does Eleanor find in Theo's room?

7. What do Dr. Montague and his assistants hear during the night?

8. What does Theo confess when they return to the house?

9. What is Mrs. Montague's opinion of Dr. Montague's research thus far?

10. With whom does Eleanor sit in the summer house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Eleanor climb the spiral staircase? Is Eleanor attempting to kill herself? Why? Why does Eleanor do this now when she was afraid of the library before? What does this tell the others about Eleanor? Does this have an impact on Dr. Montague's decision to send Eleanor home?

Essay Topic 2

What is theme? What are some of the themes of this novel? Describe each in a short sentence, using quotes from the novel to support your argument. How does the theme influence the development of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Eleanor the only one who can hear the small child singing her final night in the house? Why does Eleanor believes she can hear everything that is happening in the house? What impact does this imply about Eleanor? Is this what causes Eleanor to act strange later in the night?

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