The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Faraday return to Hundreds Hall 30 years after he visited it as a child? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

The house is for sale and Faraday wants to see it again.

Faraday has heard that house is in bad shape and wants to verify the rumors.

Faraday visits the family to see what they remember about his mother.

Faraday is a doctor and is there to examine a sick maid.

2.

Why does it appear the fire in Roderick's room was intentionally set? (from Chapters 7 - 8)

There were multiple small fires.

The fire started around the fireplace.

A burning rag had been thrown in through the window.

No signs of incendiaries was found.

3.

Why is it so upsetting to Mrs. Ayers that the leak caused by the drainpipe damaged the saloon? (from Chapters 9 - 10)

Mrs. Ayers knows the family has no funds to fix the room.

Mrs. Ayers worries where the family will host future parties if they cannot use that room.

Mrs. Ayers has many happy memories of parties she and her husband hosted in that room.

Mrs. Ayers is worried the house will lose a good deal of its value if that room is damaged.

4.

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's eyes are light sensitive from crying.

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.

5.

Why does Roderick think that Gillian was hurt the night of the party? (from Chapters 5 - 6)

Roderick thinks that Gillian was hurt because he was not strong enough to keep the spirit from hurting her.

Roderick thinks that Gillian was hurt because he ordered the spirit to leave him alone.

Roderick does not think that Gillian being hurt had anything to do with his issues.

Roderick thinks that Gillian was hurt because she was teasing Gyp.

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