"The Haunting of Hill House" TEST REVIEW
Authored by Morgan Roth
English
10th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 377+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
About
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.
Content View
Student View
91 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the author of The Haunting of Hill House?
Edgar Allan Poe
William Shakespeare
Shirley Jackson
Mary Shelley
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year was The Haunting of Hill House published?
1959
1962
1973
1975
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long has Hill House been standing?
100 years
80 years
75 years
60 years
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Dr. Montague’ true vocation for his research at Hill House?
Trying to find the well underneath the house that’s causing subterranean currents
Trying to find the body of a missing man
He is attempting to find Hugh Crain’s lost treasure
The analysis of supernatural manifestations
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Before the novel begins, Eleanor had spent 11 years of her life doing what?
Studying psychology at Yale
Reading about paranormal activity
Taking care of her invalid mother
Touring Europe, looking for houses that were supposedly haunted
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.9
6.
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.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
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.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
