Why is Luke one of the few guests staying at Hill House?

He is the heir to Hill House and his aunt insisted a family-member be present

He wanted to stay at the house, and paid a lot of money to do so

He has a degree in paranormal psychology and Dr. Montague thought he would be an asset

What is the main reason that Eleanor’s sister doesn’t want her to visit Hill House?

She didn’t want her to take the family car

She wouldn’t be able to babysit for her

The family could not afford a bus ticket

The family relied on Eleanor’s financial contributions

What warning does Mrs. Dudley give Eleanor?

She says she doesn’t stay at Hill House after dark

She says no one would be around if they needed help

No one would hear hear them if they screamed in the night

Chapter 2 ends with Eleanor making which of the following claims?

That she cannot stay in the house

That she must not let silly sounds scare her

That they should leave and find a hotel in Hillsdale

Choose FOUR odd characteristics about Hill House’s layout from the list below. (MUST GET ALL CORRECT TO RECEIVE CREDIT).

One must travel through many rooms to get to other rooms - it is easy to get lost

Some of the rooms are entirely “inside rooms” - no windows or access to the outdoors

Every angle is slightly wrong and this was intentionally done by Hugh Crain

All of the doors in the house swing shut when let go of

The staircases often move, switching platforms without notice

What happened to the last person who tried to leave Hill House after dark?

He was killed when his horse bolted and crushed him against the tree at the turn in the driveway

He caught pneumonia from being out in the cold, which eventually killed him

He travelled to Hillsdale and went on a murdering spree

He got lost on the grounds of Hill House and died in the woods

How did Hugh Crain’s wife die?

Before seeing the house for the first time, her carriage was overturned in the driveway of Hill House

She hanged herself from the tower at Hill House

How does the older Crain sister’s live-in companion die?

She hanged herself from the tower at Hill House

Before seeing the house for the first time, her carriage was overturned in the driveway of Hill House

What does Eleanor find ironic about her first night’s stay in Hill House?

It is the first good night’s sleep she had had in years

It was the first night in several years that she hadn’t had a nightmare

She had the first nightmare she’s ever had, and it happened in a “haunted” house

This is the first time that she had slept in a bed since before her mother died

What is the first supernatural occurrence that takes place during the characters’ stay at Hill House?

Luke and Dr. Montague watch the doors - that they left open for Eleanor and Theodora - swing shut on their own

Theodora sees a hooded man staring up at her window in the middle of the night

Dr. Montague finds a message written on the wall that says, “GET OUT!”

Mrs. Dudley is seemingly possessed, growling as she watches the guests eat

One night in Hill House, Eleanor and Theodora dream about the same thing. What do they dream about?

The wicked Crain sister at the gate of Hill House

A man and his horse wrecking into the great tree in the driveway

Following a woman in a white gown into the library

Mrs. Dudley jumping from the tower

When Eleanor first stands outside the library of Hill House, what prevents her from entering?

She immediately thinks of her mother and is overcome with the smell of earth and mold

She sees her mother’s ghost in the library when the door opens

She faints due to fear and anxiety

She hears something growling from within the library

While touring Hill House with the other guests, what does Theodora see that shocks her?

A realistic statue of the Crain family

The skeletons of the Crain family

A large tomb holding everyone who has died at Hill House

A wrecked wagon that crashed into the great tree years ago

While painting Eleanor’s toenails, Theodora has a hunch. What is it?

Eleanor’s mother is there with them

What is peculiar about the area just outside the nursery?

No matter the time of day, it is always pitch black

What does Dr. Montague believe is Hill House’s intention?

To make them forget who they are

According to Dr. Montague, how are poltergeists different than regular ghosts?

They deal with the physical world by throwing, moving, or smashing real objects

They are the spirits of animals

What does Luke find in the hallway leading to the front hall?

HELP ELEANOR COME HOME, written in chalk on the wall

HELP LUKE COME HOME, written in blood on the wall

HELP DR. MONTAGUE COME HOME, written in chalk on the wall

HELP THEODORA COME HOME, written in black paint on the wall

What major change occurs in Eleanor?

Her kindness and naivety become fake and forced

She starts having violent and very negative thoughts

She begins to feel anger and resentment toward the other guests

When Theodora returns to her room in Chapter 5, why does she begin yelling?

There is blood all over her room, including her belongings

Her door slams behind her and she cannot open it

She seems to be cemented to the floor and she cannot move

For the second time in the chapter, what troubles Eleanor?

A message written to her on the wall--this time in blood

She hears a man’s voice singing a lullaby

A voice in her head asking for help

According to Luke, why is Eleanor lucky?

She had a mother, unlike himself

She is a woman, and doesn’t have the pressures of being a man

She is not the heir to Hill House

She has a car and can go wherever she wishes

What does Luke find in the library of Hill House?

A handmade scrapbook that Hugh Crain created for his daughter

A map of Hill House’s grounds

An anonymous letter explaining how to defeat Hill House

What does Hugh Crain use to sign the last page of his book?

A quill made from his wife’s bones

The blood of a deer that he hunted

His wife’s blood that he had kept in a container since her death

Two new guests join the others at Hill House. Who are they?

Annie and Archibald, Dr. Montague’s niece and nephew

Eleanor’s sister and brother-in-law

For what reason does Arthur accuse Luke of being a coward?

He refused to park Mrs. Montague’s care because it was after dark

He refused to go into the library

When Mrs. Montague asks the spirit, “Who are you?”, the spirit replies with what name?

“Nell” … “Eleanor Nellie Nell Nell”

“Hugh” … “Hughie Hugh Hugh”

Mrs. Montague states that she did not sleep a wink her first night in Hill House. Why is this?

The room is stuffy and not properly aired

She hears someone/something banging on her door

She continually hears a child crying in the next room

What does Eleanor tell Theodora she has decided to do after they leave Hill House?

Leave with Theodora and live with her

Buy a house with stone lions out front

Return to her sister and give back the car

Find an apartment to rent in Hillsdale

Why does Eleanor blame herself for her mother’s death?

She didn’t wake up when her mom knocked on the wall and called her name for help

She did not protect her from the murderer

She had a nightmare that her mother died, and she didn’t warn her mother in hopes of preventing her death

"The Haunting of Hill House" TEST REVIEW

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English

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10th - 12th Grade

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CCSS

RL.9-10.4, RL.8.3, RL.6.3

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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Shirley Jackson's classic Gothic novel "The Haunting of Hill House" and represents advanced high school English literature study appropriate for grades 10-12. The assessment covers multiple dimensions of literary analysis including plot comprehension, character development, thematic understanding, and literary device identification. Students must demonstrate mastery of close reading skills through detailed knowledge of specific events, character motivations, and textual evidence. The quiz requires sophisticated analytical thinking as students connect supernatural elements to psychological themes, identify complex literary devices like personification and symbolism, and understand the novel's exploration of isolation, fear, and mental deterioration. The vocabulary section tests students' comprehension of advanced academic and literary terminology essential for Gothic literature analysis. Students need strong reading comprehension, textual analysis skills, and the ability to synthesize complex narrative elements to succeed on this assessment. Created by Morgan Roth, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-12. This comprehensive test review serves as an excellent tool for formative and summative assessment, allowing students to demonstrate their mastery of one of American Gothic literature's most significant works. The quiz functions effectively as a pre-test review session to identify areas needing reinforcement, as independent practice for homework assignments, or as a comprehensive unit assessment. Teachers can utilize individual sections for targeted instruction on literary devices, character analysis, or vocabulary development. The format supports both whole-class review sessions and differentiated instruction for students requiring additional support with complex literary analysis. This assessment aligns with Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4 for determining word meanings and analyzing literary devices, making it an invaluable resource for standards-based Gothic literature instruction.

CCSS.RL.6.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused Eleanor to be invited to Hill House?

She was able to read names and cards that were out of sight

Showers of stones had fallen on her house when she was 12 years old

She had an imaginary friend growing up that turned out to be the ghost of a missing girl

She had the ability to read people’s futures

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused Theodora to be invited to Hill House?

She was able to read names and cards that were out of sight

Showers of stones had fallen on her house when she was 12 years old

She had an imaginary friend growing up that turned out to be the ghost of a missing girl

She had the ability to read people’s futures

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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"The Haunting of Hill House" TEST REVIEW

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Who is the author of The Haunting of Hill House?

What year was The Haunting of Hill House published?

How long has Hill House been standing?

What is Dr. Montague’ true vocation for his research at Hill House?

Before the novel begins, Eleanor had spent 11 years of her life doing what?

What caused Eleanor to be invited to Hill House?

What caused Theodora to be invited to Hill House?

How is Luke Sanderson described?

Why is Luke one of the few guests staying at Hill House?

What is the main reason that Eleanor’s sister doesn’t want her to visit Hill House?

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