Isolation
Where does Eleanor spend 12 years of her life?
At her house with her mother.
What meal often ends in conversation and small games being played in the house?
Dinner.
Who causes Eleanor to leave her house with an argument?
Her sister Carrie.
Which character accepted an invitation to the house to get away from the mentality of a social outsider?
Eleanor.
Where is the cold spot in the house?
The nursery.
What noise can Eleanor and Theodora hear that Luke and Dr. Montague can’t?
The banging noise on the doors.
What activity do Eleanor and Theodora do before meeting Dr. Montague and Luke?
They go on a picnic.
What incident caused Eleanor and Carrie to distrust each other?
The shower of stones.
What character has a monotone voice that makes her feel emotionally isolated from the others?
Mrs. Dudley.
What characteristic of the house causes the characters to lose their way?
Its confusing layout.
What does Eleanor do on her drive to Hill House that symbolizes her disconnect from reality?
She has little fantasies.
True or False: Luke and Dr. Montague bond over games such as chess and cards.
True.
Why do Hugh Crain’s two daughters fight?
They both want ownership of the house.
True or False: Everyone stays out of the library.
False, only Eleanor stays out of the library.
What natural features cause Hill House to feel isolated?
The big trees.
Where is Eleanor when Theodora has to pound on the door to shock her back into reality?
The bathroom.
What characteristic do all the rooms have in common with each other?
They all have a certain dominant color.
Who causes Theodora to leave her apartment?
Her roommate.
What two characters showed up first to Hill House, where they instantly connected?
Theodora and Eleanor.
What did the sick voice in Eleanor's head say to her during page 36?
The voice had said “Get away from here, get away”.
When on the veranda, what does Eleanor look at that almost causes her to fall off?
A stone tower.
What book does Dr. Montague offer to read to anyone if they come into his room?
Pamela.
What do Luke and Theodora argue about the morning after the knocking on the door?
That Luke stole her stocking.
How far away from the house does Mrs. Dudley live?
Six miles
What real life house is referenced in the book as a similar structure?
Borley Rectory.