The Little Stranger Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why did Betty think that Caroline was killed by a ghost? (from Chapters 14 - 15)

Betty does not know what else might have caused Caroline's death.

Caroline had called out asking Betty if she could see the ghost.

Betty thought she had glimpsed the ghost as it left the house.

Betty did not hear any other footsteps or movement in the house besides those of Caroline.

2.

Why does Peter think that Gyp should be killed? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

Peter thinks that Gyp should be killed so the family can get revenge on Caroline.

Peter thinks that Gyp should be killed so that he will not hurt another child.

Peter does not think Gyp should be killed but his wife, Diana, thinks he should be killed.

Peter thinks Gyp should be killed because he is a ferocious dog.

3.

Why does Mrs. Ayers decide to have a party at Hundreds Hall? (from Chapters 3 - 4)

Mrs. Ayers wants to relive the heyday of Hundreds Hall.

Mrs. Ayers throws the party only because no one else will.

Mrs. Ayers wants to see if she can find a husband for Caroline.

Mrs. Ayers wants to welcome the Baker-Hyde family to the neighborhood.

4.

Why does Caroline think the ghost made her help him kill her mother? (from Chapters 11 - 12)

Caroline passed out and believed the ghost had drugged her.

Caroline was investigating noises Betty claimed to have heard when Mrs. Ayers killed herself.

Caroline left her mother's side for a moment to smoke a cigarette and fell asleep.

Caroline has a faint memory of suggesting suicide to her mother.

5.

Why does Faraday tell Hepton that Caroline should not be allowed to sell Hundreds Hall? (from Chapters 14 - 15)

Faraday thinks that Caroline is not thinking clearly and should be encouraged to wait about the sale.

Faraday thinks that Hepton is encouraging the sale because he will receive a large commission.

Faraday reasons it is not ethical since the property really belongs to her brother.

Faraday thinks Caroline will not get enough money for the estate because she is a woman.

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