The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

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

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

2.

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

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

3.

Why does Caroline show Faraday the strange marks in Roderick's room? (from Chapters 5 - 6)

Caroline thinks it is proof that Roderick is trying to set fire to his room.

Caroline thinks they are proof that something out of the ordinary is going on with Roderick.

Caroline thinks it is proof that Roderick is cursed.

Caroline thinks it is proof that Betty is trying to drive Roderick crazy.

4.

Why is Mrs. Ayers upset when she senses that there are feelings between Caroline and Faraday? (from Chapters 9 - 10)

Mrs. Ayers fears they will want her to leave Hundreds Hall.

Mrs. Ayers has no fears about Caroline and Faraday getting married.

Mrs. Ayers fears that Caroline and Faraday will abandon her.

Mrs. Ayers fears the family will be laughed at if Caroline marries someone below her class.

5.

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

Darkening a house is a symbol of grief and respect.

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

Caroline does not want people looking inside.

Caroline's eyes are light sensitive from crying.

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