The Haunting of Hill House 68-131

What are the first thoughts Eleanor has when she wakes up? What does this add to her character?

• Eleanor is self-conscious and concerned with what the others think of her.

• Eleanor is thrilled with the best night's sleep she's had in months and is eager to start the day.

• Eleanor is tired and wishes she could have had a better night's sleep.

• Eleanor wakes up in tears because she had a nightmare that was so vivid.

Answer explanation

Eleanor says, "What did I do; did I make a fool of myself? Were they laughing at me?" (86). In chapter 3 we saw her self-conscious side start to show, but it clearly takes up more space in her mind than we thought. She wants to live in the moment, but can she handle that level of freedom?

When exploring the house, where does Eleanor refuse to go?

• the library

• the dining room

• the kitchen

• the veranda

Answer explanation

Eleanor was "overwhelmed with the cold air of mold and earth" and said "My mother-" which seems to be her making a connection between the room, its smell, and her mother.

How does Eleanor feel when sitting in the parlor the second night in Hill House?

• she feels nervous

• she feels excited

• she feels sad

• she feels happy

Answer explanation

Eleanor feels nervous because she is wondering what is going to happen; she feels like something will happen soon because "everything seems to be waiting" (115)

Eleanor and Theodora are woken up abruptly by

• a loud knocking sound

• Dr. Montague snoring

• Luke sleepwalking

• a tree touching their bathroom window

Answer explanation

Eleanor woke up saying "Coming, Mother, coming". She was the caretaker of her mother and it was not something she enjoyed doing. After her waking up in this way, she hears Theodora calling and the knocking on the door. As the knocking continued it got louder and the room got colder. During this time, the men (Montague and Luke) were chasing a dog that appeared in the house.

"Theodora looked up at [Eleanor] gravely. 'I have a hunch,' she said, 'that you ought to go home, Eleanor... I'm an idiot. Just something frightened me for a minute.'" (109)

What does this quote most likely foreshadow?

• Nothing. Theodora just doesn't like Eleanor.

• Eleanor is in danger at Hill House.

• Eleanor scared Theodora and she did not like it.

• Theodora was just saying things because she like to cause trouble.

Answer explanation

Word choice of Jackson describing Theodora’s look as grave shows how serious she feels in that moment. Thus, pairing this feeling with a premonition—by someone believed to have telepathic ability—of Eleanor being in danger. This could foreshadow how Eleanor is in danger and can only be safe if she leaves…but what happens to those who try to leave Hill House?

1. How old is Eleanor?

• Fourteen

• 1. Thirty-two

• Fourty

• Twenty-two

What does everyone find after breakfast that is written on the walls?

• Help Eleanor Come Home

• Stop Living Here Now

• Why Do You Hurt Me?

• Journey's end in lover's meeting.

What guests will arrive at Hill House on Saturday?

• Mrs. Montague and Arthur

• Theodora's parents

• Eleanor's sister and brother-in-law

• Dr. Herman and his wife

1. What is ruined in Theodora’s room?

• Her clothes

• Her bedding

• Her hair curlers

• Her jewelry

1. After the incident in Theodora’s bedroom, how does Eleanor feel towards Teodora?

• She feels a living bond with her.

• She feels hatred towards her.

• She feels detached to her.

• Her emotions toward Theodora have not changed.