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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. Who becomes angry when the planchette refuses to speak?

2. What does Theo confess she did while going back to Hill House?

3. Why does Eleanor say she is not frightened by the state of Theo's room?

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

5. Who is concerned for Mrs. Montague?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dr. Montague concerned that everyone is happy?

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

3. What does Eleanor say out loud after the crash sounds through the room?

4. Who plans to roam the halls all night? Why?

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

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

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

8. Whom does Eleanor eavesdrop on to see if they are speaking about her?

9. What does Mrs. Montague say about the events of the night?

10. What do Eleanor and Theo talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why is Dr. Montague concerned about Eleanor's reaction to the house? Why has Dr. Montague invited her there? Why does Eleanor deny this incident? How does Dr. Montague expect Eleanor will be affected by the house?

Essay Topic 3

What book does Luke find in the library that frightens him? What is the intention of this book? What is significant about the pictures in the book? What is significant about the signature in the book? What does all this say about the person who wrote the book?

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