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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the words on Theo's wall say?

2. How does Eleanor react to Theo's teasing?

3. What does Theo tease Eleanor about in Chapter 6?

4. What does Eleanor think of Luke's confession?

5. What does Luke tell Eleanor about his mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dr. Montague concerned that everyone is happy?

2. What does Eleanor find in Theo's room?

3. Who accuses Eleanor of writing the message? Why?

4. Who teases Eleanor about her relationship with Luke?

5. Where does Eleanor go when Theo teases her?

6. What warning does Dr. Montague address directly to Eleanor?

7. Who wants to move in with Theo after the summer. What does Theo say to this?

8. When does Mrs. Montague arrive at the house? Why does she come?

9. Where does Theo spend the following night?

10. Whom does Eleanor eavesdrop on to see if they are speaking about her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Dr. Montague concerned about Eleanor's reaction to the house? Why has Dr. Montague invited her there? Why does Eleanor deny this incident? How does Dr. Montague expect Eleanor will be affected by the house?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Eleanor Vance? Why does Eleanor accept Dr. Montague's invitation to Hill House? Why does Dr. Montague offer the invitation? What does Dr. Montague expect Eleanor's presence will offer his investigation? What is significant about Eleanor's past? How does this past affect her emotions? How does this past influence Eleanor's future?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Theo? Why does Theo accept Dr. Montague's invitation to Hill House? Why does Dr. Montague invite her? What is significant about Theo's home life? How does this impact the reader's impression of Theo?

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