The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Mrs. Bazeley put out a bowl of food for Gyp even though she knows he is dead? (from Chapters 5 - 6)

Mrs. Bazeley is just so accustomed to feeding the dog.

Mrs. Bazeley does not put out food for Gyp after he is dead.

Mrs. Bazeley thinks she heard the dog.

Mrs. Bazeley does not want to face the fact that Gyp is gone.

2.

Why does Caroline cut the wires in the box used to call the maids? (from Chapters 9 - 10)

Caroline does not cut the wires to the call box.

Caroline cuts the wires out of frustration because Betty does not respond to the bells anyway.

Caroline cuts the wires to keep her mother from calling Betty for no reason.

Caroline cuts the wires to keep the bells from ringing for no reason.

3.

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 she was teasing Gyp.

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

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

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

Why does Peter think that Gyp should be killed? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

Peter thinks Gyp should be killed because he is a ferocious dog.

Peter does not think Gyp should be killed but his wife, Diana, thinks he should be killed.

Peter thinks that Gyp should be killed so the family can get revenge on Caroline.

Peter thinks that Gyp should be killed so that he will not hurt another child.

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