BOOK QUIZ: Chapts 7-9 of The Haunting of Hill House by S.J.

In Chapter 7, what mysterious event shocks the group during the night?

• A door slams shut and locks Dr. Montague inside the library.

• A loud pounding sound moves through the house’s halls.

• Eleanor hears voices calling her name outside the house.

• Theodora claims she sees Hugh Crain’s ghost.

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What detail about the pounding noises makes the event especially frightening?

• The sound comes from a visible figure in the hallway.

• The sound moves closer and closer, as if following the characters.

• The noise is caused by a known animal in the house.

• The sound stops as soon as Eleanor leaves her room.

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How does Eleanor react emotionally after the terrifying night in Chapter 7?

• She grows more confident and reassured.

• She becomes deeply shaken and starts to lose her grip on reality.

• She blames Theodora for the events.

• She decides to leave Hill House immediately.

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What is Dr. Montague’s attitude toward the supernatural experiences the group encounters?

• He dismisses them as meaningless superstitions.

• He tries to balance scientific analysis with respect for the unknown.

• He encourages Eleanor to fully give herself over to the house.

• He plans to profit financially from the haunting.

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By the end of Chapter 9, what key shift occurs in Eleanor’s relationship with Hill House?

• She decides she must destroy the house to save others.

• She begins to identify with the house and feels it is where she belongs.

• She resolves to leave immediately, rejecting the house’s power.

• She learns that Luke is secretly manipulating the haunting events.

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Why is Dr. Montague reluctant to leave Hill House after these events?

• He believes they are close to making a breakthrough in understanding the haunting.

• He is fascinated by the architecture of the house.

• He wants Eleanor to stay safe inside the house.

• He is waiting for more guests to arrive for the experiment.

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The pounding on the walls and doors most strongly symbolizes:

• Eleanor’s inner guilt and repressed fears.

• The house settling due to age and disrepair.

• Luke’s attempt to scare the group as a prank.

• The nearby town’s anger about their investigation.

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The spiral staircase in the library primarily represents:

• A. A path to enlightenment and freedom.

• B. Eleanor’s longing to escape her past.

• C. The house’s instability and the descent into madness.

• D. Dr. Montague’s strict scientific approach.

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The cold spots in Hill House are symbolic of:

• The places where ghosts gather for rest.

• The absence of love and warmth in the house.

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When Eleanor clings to Theodora’s hand during the pounding, only to find Theodora far away, the moment symbolizes:

• The comfort of true friendship.

• The deceptive and isolating nature of fear.

• Luke’s ability to trick Eleanor.

• Eleanor’s desire to physically fight the ghost.

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