Quiz on The Haunting of Hill House Part 3 of 4

Why does Dr. Montague emphasize the importance of everyone leaving immediately if the house “begins to catch” at them?

• He believes the house is cursed.

• He knows the house has a history of holding people captive.

• He is concerned for their safety due to the house’s influence.

• He wants to test their loyalty to the experiment.

How does Eleanor respond to Dr. Montague’s concern for her bravery?

• She feels offended and refuses his help.

• She is annoyed by his overprotection.

• She is appreciative and grateful for his encouragement.

• She dismisses his concerns entirely.

The phrase “something knocking on the doors” can best be interpreted as:

• A literal disturbance by one of the characters.

• A metaphor for the house's attempt to enter their minds.

• A warning from Dr. Montague.

• A sign of a visitor at the house.

What emotion does Eleanor mostly experience during the knocking?

• Calmness mixed with curiosity.

• Overwhelming terror.

• Anger and defiance.

• Sadness and remorse.

When Eleanor hears her name in a message written in chalk, what is her primary reaction?

• Relief that she is not alone.

• Anger toward the other characters.

• Curiosity about the house’s past inhabitants.

• Anxiety and a sense of personal connection to the house.

How does the author create suspense in the scene where Eleanor and Theodora hear banging on the door?

• Through detailed description of the house’s appearance.

• By alternating between Eleanor’s internal thoughts and external sounds.

• By showing Dr. Montague’s calm, rational responses.

• Through a flashback to Eleanor’s childhood.

Eleanor’s response to Theodora’s accusations reflects her feelings of:

• Superiority and pride.

• Anger and resentment.

• Amusement at the situation.

• Fear and self-doubt.

How do the group’s reactions to supernatural events illustrate the theme of isolation in the novel?

• Each character views the events as a personal attack.

• The group’s shared fear strengthens their bonds.

• They isolate themselves from the supernatural events by ignoring them.

• The house forces each individual into solitude by creating division.

When Eleanor thinks about surrendering to Hill House, what is most likely implied about her mindset?

• She is tired and wants to leave.

• She has begun to mentally detach from reality.

Which line from the text best conveys Eleanor’s internal conflict?

• I must be steady, and she closed her eyes and found herself saying…

• I want my own bed.

• We must plan to spend more time outside.

• Journeys end in lovers meeting.