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

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.

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

2.

Why did Faraday take a plaster acorn from a molding inside Hundreds Hall? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

Faraday does not take a plaster acorn from the molding.

Another boy dares Faraday to take a piece of the molding.

Faraday is frustrated and wants to destroy the perfection of the house.

Faraday believes he appreciates the house enough that he should be able to have a part of it.

3.

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

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

Caroline's eyes are light sensitive from crying.

Caroline does not want people looking inside.

Darkening a house is a symbol of grief and respect.

4.

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

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

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

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

Caroline does not cut the wires to the call box.

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

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.

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