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- 1. Open Ended"Dr. Montague was a doctor of philosophy, who had taken his degree in anthropology," and he felt like this would allow him to come closest to his true vocation. What is his true vocation? a. "investigations being utterly unscientific" b."the analysis of supernatural manifestations" c."to borrow an air of respectability, even scholarly authority, from his education" d. "to be compensated for...the publication of his definitive work on the causes and effects of psychic disturbances in a haunted house"
- 2. Open EndedWhich is an example of a hyperobject? a. Frankenstein b. Virus c. Michael Myers d. Dracula
- 3. Open EndedWhich of the following adjectives does Eleanor use to describe Hill House at the very end of the chapter? a. gloomy b. haunted c. dark d. diseased
- 4. Open EndedWhat paranormal activity had occurred in Eleanor's life that ended up being the basis for her Hill House invitation? a. As a child, Eleanor had experienced the phenomenon of stones showering on her house. b. Her sister recommended her for the study because she feared Eleanor was going crazy. c. Her invalid mother had died and she believed her mother was still haunting her apartment. d. Eleanor requested to be in the study because she wanted to experience something exciting.
- 5. Open EndedWho receives Eleanor at the gates of Hill House? a. Mr. Dudley b. Luke Sanderson c. Dr. Montague d. The gates open on their own
- 6. Open EndedWhat happens when Eleanor stops for coffee in Hillsdale? a. The waitress warns her about Hill House and tells her to immediately leave town. b. The waitress tells her it is a nice place to live. c. The man at the diner flirts with her and it is the first time that has happened. d. The man at the diner tells her that people LEAVE Hillsdale more than people COME to it.
- 7. Open EndedWhich of these is NOT true about Eleanor Vance? a. She was responsible for taking care of her mother. b. She has no friends and can't remember ever being happy in her adult life. c. She is 32 years old. d. The only person she is close to is her supportive sister, Carrie.
- 8. Open EndedWhy is Luke Sanderson invited to Hill House? a. There needs to be a family member present. b. He is the one that organizes the paranormal retreat. c. He is actually a spirit trapped in Hill House. d. He can read cards without seeing them.
- 9. Open EndedWhich of the following symbols represents Eleanor's desire for independence? (Which symbol does Eleanor marvel at? / which symbol symbolizes persistence?) a. her mother's locket b. Hill House c. the car d. The cup of stars
- 10. Open EndedWhy doesn't Carrie (Eleanor's sister) want Eleanor going to Hill House? (what is the biggest issue?) a. She doesn't want Eleanor to take their car. b. She feels like Eleanor needs to get a job and support herself now that their mother has died. c. She is concerned the doctor is lying to her. d. She needs Eleanor to live with them and take care of her son.
- 11. Open EndedWho else is there when Eleanor enters Hill House
- 12. Open EndedWhat color room is Eleanor staying in
- 13. Open EndedWho arrives after Eleanor
- 14. Open EndedWhen does Mrs. Dudley set dinner and leave, When does she set out breakfast
- 15. Open EndedWhat room is Theodora staying in, What is notable about this room
- 16. Open EndedWhen exploring the woods, where do the women go
- 17. Open EndedWhat scares the women, Do you believe Theodora
- 18. Open EndedWhat do the women jokingly state about their relationship at the end of the chapter, What does this reveal about how they feel about each other only after just meeting
- 19. Open EndedAccording to Eleanor, what happens to doors that are left open
- 20. Open EndedWhen does Dr. Montague intend to tell the others what he knows about the house, Why
- 21. Open EndedAccording to Dr. Montague,why did he ask Theodora and Eleanor to stay at Hill House
- 22. Open EndedHow long ago was Hill House built
- 23. Open EndedHow long did Eleanor have to take care of her mother
- 24. Open EndedWhat are the first thoughts Eleanor has when she wakes up, What does this add to her character
- 25. Open EndedWhen exploring the house, where does Eleanor refuse to go, Why
- 26. Open EndedWhat happened in this room (library)
- 27. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor notice about this room that none of the others noticed (library)
- 28. Open EndedAccording to Eleanor, how does the house feel without Mrs. Dudley, Why do you think that is
- 29. Open EndedHow does Eleanor feel when sitting in the parlor the second night in Hill House, Why
- 30. Open EndedWhen Eleanor abruptly wakes up, who is she expecting to see, How does this shine light into her previous life
- 31. Open EndedWhat happened to Eleanor and Theodora that night
- 32. Open EndedWhere were Luke and Dr. Montague when this was occurring
- 33. Open EndedHill House begins to mean something different to Eleanor. What is it
- 34. Open EndedHow old is Eleanor, How old did she tell Theodora she was, Why do you think that is
- 35. Open EndedWhen discussing the supernatural, how does Eleanor begin to feel "without reason"
- 36. Open EndedWhat is written on the hallway wall, With what
- 37. Open EndedWho does Theodora say may have written on the hallway wall
- 38. Open EndedWho will be visiting Hill House on Saturday
- 39. Open EndedHow do we begin to see the characters losing connection to life outside Hill House
- 40. Open EndedWhat is written in Theodora's room, With what
- 41. Open EndedThat night, what was Luke discussing, Why is this conversation relevant
- 42. Open EndedWhere does Theodora sleep
- 43. Open EndedWhat piece of information does Luke reveal to Eleanor on the steps of the summerhouse
- 44. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor think of Luke following the conversations
- 45. Open EndedWhat does Luke find in the library
- 46. Open EndedWhat is located on the final page of Hugh Crain book
- 47. Open EndedLater that evening, what does Theodora say to Eleanor that upset her
- 48. Open EndedWhere do they go Theo and Eleanor go after fighting, Why
- 49. Open EndedWhat happens to their surroundings as they walk further down the path
- 50. Open EndedWhat do the women see on the path ahead
- 51. Open EndedWhy do they end up running back to Hill House
- 52. Open EndedWhen holding Theodora, how does Eleanor feel
- 53. Open EndedWho are the two people who arrive at Hill House
- 54. Open EndedAccording to Dr. Montague, what is the most haunted room in Hill House
- 55. Open EndedAccording to Mrs. Montague, what do spirits expect from the living
- 56. Open EndedHow long are the guests staying in Hill House
- 57. Open EndedWhat does Mrs. Montague plan to do after dinner, Where, What is it
- 58. Open EndedAccording to Mrs. Montague, what three ghosts are haunting Hill House
- 59. Open EndedWhat message(s) did Merrigot deliver
- 60. Open EndedOnce the others are asleep, where do Eleanor and Theodora go
- 61. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor say that causes all of the chaos to stop
- 62. Open EndedWhat does Theodora compare the events to at the end of the chapter
- 63. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor want to do after leaving Hill House, Why do you think that is, How does Theodora respond
- 64. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor confess to when trying to get Theodora's and Luke's attention, How could this piece of her past influence her mental state
- 65. Open EndedWhat was Eleanor doing behind the summerhouse
- 66. Open EndedWhy is Mrs. Montague upset with Dr. Montague towards the end of the chapter
- 67. Open EndedWhat prompts Eleanor to learn to sleep very lightly
- 68. Open EndedWhere is Eleanor going at the end of the story, Why is this location odd for Eleanor to want to visit
- 69. Open EndedWho does Eleanor believe to hear in the library
- 70. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor climb, Why is it dangerous
- 71. Open EndedWho comes to rescue Eleanor
- 72. Open EndedWhat does Mrs. Montague notice when she examines Theodora's room
- 73. Open EndedWhat do the others insist Eleanor do the following morning, Why
- 74. Open EndedWhy does Dr. Montague believe that Eleanor's journey should be tackled alone
- 75. Open EndedAccording to Eleanor, who are what wants her to stay
- 76. Open EndedDescribe the parting words between Eleanor and Theodora.
- 77. Open EndedWhat does Eleanor do at the end of the story, What are her thoughts right before
- 78. Open EndedHow do the characters fair after Hill House
- 79. Open EndedWhat is unique about the last paragraph of The Haunting of Hill House, Why do you think Shirley Jackson uses this technique
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