Shirley Jackson Author Study Article

What genre is Shirley Jackson most associated with?

• Gothic horror

• Romantic comedy

• Science fiction

• Historical fiction

Which of Shirley Jackson's works is often mentioned as one of the best ghost stories of all time?

• The Lottery

• The Haunting of Hill House

• We Have Always Lived in the Castle

• Hangsaman

What was a recurring motif in Shirley Jackson's stories?

• A woman finding happiness

• A woman escaping a miserable family

• A woman achieving career success

• A woman becoming a witch

What did Shirley Jackson's husband, Stanley Edgar Hyman, expect from her?

• To be the primary breadwinner

• To manage the household and children

• To write only for women's magazines

• To stop writing altogether

How could you summarize the description of Eleanor provided in this article in regards to Jackson's novel "Haunting of Hill House?"