"The Haunting of Hill House" TEST REVIEW

Who is the author of The Haunting of Hill House?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• William Shakespeare

• Shirley Jackson

• Mary Shelley

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What year was The Haunting of Hill House published?

• 1959

• 1962

• 1973

• 1975

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How long has Hill House been standing?

• 100 years

• 80 years

• 75 years

• 60 years

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How is Luke Sanderson described?

• Tall & handsome

• Rich & arrogant

• Brave & courageous

• Liar & a thief

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

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

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

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

• None of the above

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

• She wouldn’t be able to babysit for her

• The family could not afford a bus ticket

• She didn’t want her to take the family car

• The family relied on Eleanor’s financial contributions

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