The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Mrs. Ayers and Caroline decide to commit Roderick after the fire? (from Chapters 7 - 8)

Mrs. Ayers does not think they can care for Roderick in their current physical condition.

Roderick told them that he would try to burn the house down again.

Mrs. Ayers and Caroline believe that Roderick intended to kill them with the fire.

Roderick begged them to send him somewhere so that he would be safe.

2.

In Chapter 8, why do Caroline and Mrs. Ayers stop using the generator? (from Chapters 7 - 8)

Caroline and Mrs. Ayers believe the generator might have caused the fire.

Caroline and Mrs. Ayers need to save money to pay for Roderick's hospital.

Caroline and Mrs. Ayers do not stop using the generator.

Caroline and Mrs. Ayers stop using the generator because they have finally had electrical wires run to the house.

3.

Why does Makins irritate Roderick so badly? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

Makins wants more help on the farm.

Makins wants Roderick to help more on the farm.

Makins wants Roderick to help less on the farm.

Makins wants updates on the barns that Roderick cannot afford.

4.

Why has Caroline seriously begun to consider there might be some kind of poltergeist haunting Hundreds Hall? (from Chapters 11 - 12)

Caroline found Roderick's journal in which he described the evil spirit.

Caroline has found books in the library about other hauntings of this nature.

Betty told Caroline she thought the house was haunted by an evil spirit.

Seeley had been to visit Caroline and told her about hauntings similar to the one at Hundreds.

5.

Why does Caroline have Betty close all the shades and shutters in the house after Mrs. Ayers dies? (from Chapter 13)

Caroline does not want people looking inside.

Caroline has Betty close the shades and shutters so the house can be prepared for sale.

Darkening a house is a symbol of grief and respect.

Caroline's eyes are light sensitive from crying.

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