Haunting in Hill House

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What do Theo and Eleanor think will disappoint Mrs. Dudley?

In the morning they are all bright and smiling and not screaming for her.

What time does Mrs. Dudley set out lunch?

At one.

Where did Eleanor say she can't enter?

The library inside of the tower.

Where did the companion of Miss Crain hang herself?

She is said to have committed suicide on a little balcony inside of the library hidden by a trapdoor. Signup and view all the answers

What does Luke say it is like when you leave Hill House back to a real house?

Like coming off a shipboard. Signup and view all the answers

When the group came back into Hill House who did they say closed all the doors when they had opened all of them?

Mrs. Dudley. Signup and view all the answers

In what room was the draft of cold air in the doorway?

The Nursery Room. Signup and view all the answers

What was above the nursery room?

Two grinning heads. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Eleanor saying 'I'm coming' to?

Her mother. Signup and view all the answers

What do Theo and Eleanor hear down the hall?

They hear knocking on the doors. Signup and view all the answers

What ran past Luke's and the Doctor's room?

A dog. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Montague say the intentions of whatever is in the house are?

To separate them. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Montague promise Eleanor to do?

He makes her promise to leave if she ever feels the house catching at her. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Montague say is wrong with Hill House?

Hugh Crain built it in a weird way with different angles all over the house. Signup and view all the answers

What surprised Eleanor at the beginning of the chapter when she wakes up?

She was surprised to have had a good sleep in a long time. Signup and view all the answers

What do Eleanor and the others feel at the beginning of chapter 5?

A sense of happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Montague say is mindless and destructive?

Poltergeists. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dr. Montague's first rule while staying at Hill House?

Not to walk or do anything alone in Hill House. Signup and view all the answers

What does Luke find on the wall and what does it say?

He finds writing saying 'Help Eleanor Come Home'. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Eleanor accuse first of writing her name and why?

She accuses Theo of writing maybe thinking it was a joke. Signup and view all the answers

Who accuses Eleanor of writing her name on the wall and why?

Theo accuses her to make her mad and not frightened. Signup and view all the answers

What do Theo, Eleanor, and Luke find while walking around Hill House?

A little summerhouse. Signup and view all the answers

What was the group trying to do with the cold spot by the nursery?

They were trying to find the exact temperature of the cold spot. Signup and view all the answers

Who is joining the group on Saturday?

Mrs. Montague. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Theo's room?

Eleanor and Theo find writing written in blood. Signup and view all the answers

What does the writing say?

Help Eleanor come home Eleanor. Signup and view all the answers

With whom does Theo stay?

She stays with Eleanor. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Eleanor offer to help Dr. Montague with the situation?

She is sick by what happened, but not frightened and wants to know why this is all happening to her. Signup and view all the answers

What does Eleanor say about Theo wearing her red sweater?

She is wicked and that she hates her. Signup and view all the answers

What do Theo and Eleanor hear at night?

They hear a child laughing and then crying out for help and they experience the cold again. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Eleanor talking to on the steps of the summerhouse?

Luke. Signup and view all the answers

What did Luke confess to Eleanor?

That he never had a mother. Signup and view all the answers

What is something Luke said he struggles about himself?

Being selfish. Signup and view all the answers

What does the group find in the library?

A book made by Hugh Crain. Signup and view all the answers

What part of the book does Eleanor refuse to look at?

The part Hugh talks about Hell. Signup and view all the answers

What is in the very last page of the book?

Hugh Crain's blood. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Eleanor go and who follows her?

She leaves Hill House and goes outside with Theo following her. Signup and view all the answers

What does Eleanor say to Theo while they're talking?

She asks her 'why should you care whether I make a fool of myself?' Signup and view all the answers

What does Eleanor say she's not good at?

She said she's not good at talking to people and saying things. Signup and view all the answers

What did the path look like where Theo and Eleanor walked?

The grass was colorless and the path was wide and black. Signup and view all the answers

What did Theo and Eleanor hear while walking?

The laughter of children. Signup and view all the answers

What did Theo and Eleanor see after they came to the end of the path?

They saw this family having a picnic party. Signup and view all the answers

What stopped Theo and Eleanor from escaping?

A white wall of stone, but then a rusted iron wall appeared and let them out. Signup and view all the answers

What did Theo confess?

She confessed saying she looked back while running away from what they saw. Signup and view all the answers

How did Theo and Eleanor explain what happened to Luke and the Doctor?

They were laughing it off. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter Insights and Key Events

Theo and Eleanor believe Mrs. Dudley will be disappointed when they are pleasant in the morning.
Lunch is served by Mrs. Dudley at one o'clock.
Eleanor expresses an inability to enter the library in the tower due to fear.
Miss Crain’s companion reportedly hanged herself on a balcony in the hidden library.
Luke compares leaving Hill House to disembarking from a ship.
Upon returning to Hill House, the group claims Mrs. Dudley closed all the previously opened doors.

Locations and Haunting Experiences

A cold draft is felt in the nursery room doorway.
Two grinning heads are seen above the nursery room.
Eleanor calls out "I'm coming" to her deceased mother.
The group hears knocking noises echoing through the hall.
A dog unexpectedly runs past Luke’s and the Doctor’s rooms.

Dr. Montague’s Observations and Rules

Dr. Montague believes the house aims to separate its inhabitants.
He instructs Eleanor to leave if she ever feels the house is overpowering her.
He describes Hill House as flawed, built with odd angles that contribute to its eerie atmosphere.

Emotional States and Paranormal Activities

Eleanor feels an unexpected joy upon waking up, a rare occurrence for her.
Happiness is sensed among the group at the start of chapter 5.
Dr. Montague identifies poltergeists as mindless and destructive entities.
He enforces a rule prohibiting solitary exploration in Hill House.

Mysterious Writings and Interactions

Luke locates a wall with the message "Help Eleanor Come Home".
Eleanor initially accuses Theo of writing her name as a prank.
Theo, in turn, accuses Eleanor to alleviate her fears.
The trio discovers a little summerhouse while exploring.
They attempt to measure the cold spot near the nursery room.

Developments and Revelations

The group anticipates Mrs. Montague joining them on Saturday.
In Theo’s room, Eleanor uncovers writing that appears to be in blood, reading "Help Eleanor come home".
Theo stays with Eleanor for comfort amidst unsettling events.
Eleanor expresses a desire to assist Dr. Montague, seeking understanding rather than fear.

Interpersonal Dynamics

Eleanor feels spite towards Theo for wearing her red sweater, calling her wicked.
During the night, Theo and Eleanor hear a child’s laughter followed by a call for help, refreshing their experience of cold.
Luke shares with Eleanor that he grew up without a mother,, revealing his struggles with selfishness.

Discoveries and Final Thoughts

The group finds a book written by Hugh Crain in the library.
Eleanor refuses to read the section discussing Hell, illustrating her discomfort.
The last page of the book contains Hugh Crain's blood, enhancing the unsettling atmosphere.
Eleanor, followed by Theo, leaves Hill House, questioning why Theo cares about her actions.
Eleanor admits her difficulties in communication and connection with others.
A path they take is depicted as colorless grass and a wide black walkway.
They hear children's laughter, which leads them to a picnic scene at the path's end.
A stone wall initially obstructs their escape, followed by a rusted iron wall allowing passage.
Theo later confesses her curiosity about what they glimpsed while escaping.
The two women downplay their experiences to Luke and Dr. Montague, masking their fears.

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Explore the eerie events and psychological insights from 'The Haunting of Hill House'. This quiz covers key moments, character experiences, and Dr. Montague's theories about the supernatural occurrences in the house. Test your knowledge of this classic horror tale and its haunting themes.