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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. What upsets the group about the illustrations in the book Luke found?

2. What do Eleanor and Theo see while walking on the property after dark?

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

4. Who stands at the door when the sound begins, trying to establish from which direction the sound is coming?

5. What can Dr. Montague not do with the cold spot that he desperately wants to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what room does Mrs. Montague insist on sleeping?

2. What does Luke find written in the hallway?

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

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

5. What warning does Dr. Montague address directly to Eleanor?

6. Where does Theo spend the following night?

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

8. Who accuses Eleanor of writing the message? Why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Theo? Why does Theo accept Dr. Montague's invitation to Hill House? Why does Dr. Montague invite her? What is significant about Theo's home life? How does this impact the reader's impression of Theo?

Essay Topic 2

Who died in Hill House? How? Who inherited the house upon the owner's death? What was the nature of the dispute between these owners? Who inherits the house upon the death of the second owner? What happens to this person? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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