The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

A burning rag had been thrown in through the window.

The fire started around the fireplace.

There were multiple small fires.

No signs of incendiaries was found.

2.

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 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.

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

3.

Why does Caroline think that Gyp bit Gillian? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

Caroline thinks that Gillian bothered Gyp while he was sleeping.

Caroline does not think that it was Gyp who bit Gillian.

Caroline thinks that Gyp was irritated by Tony's harpsichord playing.

Caroline thinks that Gyp was overstimulated because there were so many people in the house.

4.

Why does Faraday decide that Mrs. Ayers needs to be committed? (from Chapters 11 - 12)

Faraday believes that Mrs. Ayers is hurting herself and blaming it on Susan.

Mrs. Ayers tells Faraday that Susan is instructing her to kill Caroline.

Mrs. Ayers tells Faraday that she intends to kill herself so she can join Susan.

Mrs. Ayers tells Faraday she does not think Susan is really dead.

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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