The Haunting of Hill House Test

"Dr. Montague was a doctor of philosophy, who had taken his degree in anthropology," and he felt like this would allow him to come closest to his true vocation. What is his true vocation? a. "investigations being utterly unscientific" b."the analysis of supernatural manifestations" c."to borrow an air of respectability, even scholarly authority, from his education" d. "to be compensated for...the publication of his definitive work on the causes and effects of psychic disturbances in a haunted house"

Answer explanation

b."the analysis of supernatural manifestations"

Which is an example of a hyperobject? a. Frankenstein b. Virus c. Michael Myers d. Dracula

Answer explanation

b. Virus

Which of the following adjectives does Eleanor use to describe Hill House at the very end of the chapter? a. gloomy b. haunted c. dark d. diseased

Answer explanation

d. diseased

What paranormal activity had occurred in Eleanor's life that ended up being the basis for her Hill House invitation? a. As a child, Eleanor had experienced the phenomenon of stones showering on her house. b. Her sister recommended her for the study because she feared Eleanor was going crazy. c. Her invalid mother had died and she believed her mother was still haunting her apartment. d. Eleanor requested to be in the study because she wanted to experience something exciting.

Answer explanation

a. As a child, Eleanor had experienced the phenomenon of stones showering on her house.

Who receives Eleanor at the gates of Hill House? a. Mr. Dudley b. Luke Sanderson c. Dr. Montague d. The gates open on their own

Answer explanation

a. Mr. Dudley

What happens when Eleanor stops for coffee in Hillsdale? a. The waitress warns her about Hill House and tells her to immediately leave town. b. The waitress tells her it is a nice place to live. c. The man at the diner flirts with her and it is the first time that has happened. d. The man at the diner tells her that people LEAVE Hillsdale more than people COME to it.

Answer explanation

d. The man at the diner tells her that people LEAVE Hillsdale more than people COME to it.

Which of these is NOT true about Eleanor Vance? a. She was responsible for taking care of her mother. b. She has no friends and can't remember ever being happy in her adult life. c. She is 32 years old. d. The only person she is close to is her supportive sister, Carrie.

Answer explanation

d. The only person she is close to is her supportive sister, Carrie.

Why is Luke Sanderson invited to Hill House? a. There needs to be a family member present. b. He is the one that organizes the paranormal retreat. c. He is actually a spirit trapped in Hill House. d. He can read cards without seeing them.

Answer explanation

a. There needs to be a family member present.

Which of the following symbols represents Eleanor's desire for independence? (Which symbol does Eleanor marvel at? / which symbol symbolizes persistence?) a. her mother's locket b. Hill House c. the car d. The cup of stars

Answer explanation

d. The cup of stars

Why doesn't Carrie (Eleanor's sister) want Eleanor going to Hill House? (what is the biggest issue?) a. She doesn't want Eleanor to take their car. b. She feels like Eleanor needs to get a job and support herself now that their mother has died. c. She is concerned the doctor is lying to her. d. She needs Eleanor to live with them and take care of her son.

Answer explanation

a. She doesn't want Eleanor to take their car.