The Haunting of Hill House Chapter 1

What is Dr. John Montague's primary motivation for renting Hill House?

• To find a new home

• To publish a definitive work on psychic disturbances

• To host a social gathering

• To escape his daily routine

Which theme is central to the story of Hill House as described in the passage?

• The power of friendship

• The search for identity

• The exploration of the supernatural

• The struggle for survival

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How does Eleanor Vance's past influence her character in the story?

• She is confident and outgoing due to her past experiences.

• She is haunted by loneliness and despair from caring for her mother.

• She is indifferent to others because of her wealth.

• She is optimistic and cheerful because of her childhood.

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What is the connotative meaning of the phrase "one of delight and soft colors" used to describe Theodora?

• Theodora is a serious and somber person.

• Theodora is a joyful and gentle person.

• Theodora is a mysterious and dark person.

• Theodora is a strict and disciplined person.

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How does the cultural experience of Dr. Montague reflect in his approach to studying Hill House?

• He uses traditional scientific methods without considering cultural aspects.

• He incorporates his background in anthropology to lend respectability to his study.

• He dismisses cultural experiences as irrelevant to his study.

• He focuses solely on the architectural aspects of Hill House.

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What evidence from the text supports the idea that Eleanor Vance has a connection to supernatural events?

• She is known for her cheerful personality.

• She was involved in a mysterious incident with falling rocks as a child.

• She has a degree in anthropology.

• She is the owner of Hill House.

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How does the theme of isolation develop throughout the text?

• Through Eleanor's interactions with her family.

• Through the description of Hill House's architecture.

• Through the characters' shared experiences at Hill House.

• Through the depiction of the surrounding landscape.

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In what way does Luke Sanderson's character contribute to the plot of the story?

• He provides comic relief with his jokes.

• He adds tension with his reputation as a liar and thief.

• He acts as a mediator between characters.

• He is the main antagonist of the story.

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What is the impact of the word choice "meticulous narrowing-down" in describing Dr. Montague's selection process?

• It suggests a hasty and careless decision.

• It implies a thorough and careful selection.

• It indicates a random and arbitrary choice.

• It conveys a sense of urgency and panic.

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How does the point of view in the text influence the reader's understanding of the characters' experiences?

• It provides a limited perspective focused only on Eleanor.

• It offers a broad view of multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.

• It focuses solely on Dr. Montague's scientific observations.

• It presents an objective, detached account of events.

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