The Haunting of Hill House Chapters Midterm

Finish this iconic quote about Hill House: "No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of ____ ____; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream."

• stormy weather
• absolute reality
• fear and worry
• insanity and violence

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Finish this iconic quote about Hill House: "Silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, ____ ____ ____ ____."

• was not human
• was never seen
• walked alone
• was dangerous

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Complete Mrs. Dudley’s ominous reminder: "I set dinner on the dining room table, and then I ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____."

• leave before it gets dark
• come back in the morning
• clean the dishes at eight
• start the laundry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Finish this iconic quote about Hill House: "Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood so for ____ and might stand for ____ more."

• 80 years, 80
• 90 years, 90
• 70 years, 70
• 60 years, 60

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Why did Dr. Montague choose to invite Eleanor to Hill House?

• A) She is a writer interested in paranormal stories.
• B) She was recommended by a mutual friend.
• C) She had a strange experience with poltergeist activity in her youth.
• D) She has no family and could easily leave for an extended time.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why did Dr. Montague specifically choose to invite Theodora to Hill House?

• A) She is known for her artistic abilities and would appreciate the architecture.
• B) She has a strong psychic sensitivity, which could help detect supernatural phenomena.
• C) She has family connections to Hill House.
• D) She asked him to join as a favor.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does Theodora’s personality contrast with Eleanor’s?

• Theodora is timid, while Eleanor is confident and assertive
• Theodora is self-assured and outgoing, while Eleanor is more insecure.
• Theodora is fearful of the supernatural, while Eleanor is not.
• Theodora feels lonely, while Eleanor is highly independent.

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Why is Luke chosen to join Dr. Montague’s study at Hill House?

• A) He has previous experience with paranormal studies.
• B) He is the family heir to Hill House.
• C) He needs a place to live temporarily.
• D) He is a close friend of Dr. Montague.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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What strange event involving writing on the wall unsettles Eleanor and the group in Hill House?

• A) Eleanor finds her name written on the wall in what appears to be blood.
• B) A message appears on the wall, warning them to leave.
• C) The walls seem to change color in the middle of the night.
• D) A portrait of Eleanor appears on the wall overnight.

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Luke found something written on the hallway walls in chalk. What did it say?

• SAVE ME ELEANOR! SAVE ME!
• HELP ELEANOR COME HOME
• GET OUT NOW
• WHO WANTS TO BE NEXT?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4