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What do Theo and Eleanor think will disappoint Mrs. Dudley?
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?
What time does Mrs. Dudley set out lunch?
At one.
Where did Eleanor say she can't enter?
Where did Eleanor say she can't enter?
The library inside of the tower.
Where did the companion of Miss Crain hang herself?
Where did the companion of Miss Crain hang herself?
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What does Luke say it is like when you leave Hill House back to a real house?
What does Luke say it is like when you leave Hill House back to a real house?
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When the group came back into Hill House who did they say closed all the doors when they had opened all of them?
When the group came back into Hill House who did they say closed all the doors when they had opened all of them?
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In what room was the draft of cold air in the doorway?
In what room was the draft of cold air in the doorway?
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What was above the nursery room?
What was above the nursery room?
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Who was Eleanor saying 'I'm coming' to?
Who was Eleanor saying 'I'm coming' to?
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What do Theo and Eleanor hear down the hall?
What do Theo and Eleanor hear down the hall?
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What ran past Luke's and the Doctor's room?
What ran past Luke's and the Doctor's room?
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What does Dr. Montague say the intentions of whatever is in the house are?
What does Dr. Montague say the intentions of whatever is in the house are?
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What does Dr. Montague promise Eleanor to do?
What does Dr. Montague promise Eleanor to do?
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What does Dr. Montague say is wrong with Hill House?
What does Dr. Montague say is wrong with Hill House?
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What surprised Eleanor at the beginning of the chapter when she wakes up?
What surprised Eleanor at the beginning of the chapter when she wakes up?
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What do Eleanor and the others feel at the beginning of chapter 5?
What do Eleanor and the others feel at the beginning of chapter 5?
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What does Dr. Montague say is mindless and destructive?
What does Dr. Montague say is mindless and destructive?
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What is Dr. Montague's first rule while staying at Hill House?
What is Dr. Montague's first rule while staying at Hill House?
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What does Luke find on the wall and what does it say?
What does Luke find on the wall and what does it say?
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Who does Eleanor accuse first of writing her name and why?
Who does Eleanor accuse first of writing her name and why?
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Who accuses Eleanor of writing her name on the wall and why?
Who accuses Eleanor of writing her name on the wall and why?
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What do Theo, Eleanor, and Luke find while walking around Hill House?
What do Theo, Eleanor, and Luke find while walking around Hill House?
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What was the group trying to do with the cold spot by the nursery?
What was the group trying to do with the cold spot by the nursery?
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Who is joining the group on Saturday?
Who is joining the group on Saturday?
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What happened in Theo's room?
What happened in Theo's room?
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What does the writing say?
What does the writing say?
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With whom does Theo stay?
With whom does Theo stay?
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Why does Eleanor offer to help Dr. Montague with the situation?
Why does Eleanor offer to help Dr. Montague with the situation?
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What does Eleanor say about Theo wearing her red sweater?
What does Eleanor say about Theo wearing her red sweater?
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What do Theo and Eleanor hear at night?
What do Theo and Eleanor hear at night?
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Who was Eleanor talking to on the steps of the summerhouse?
Who was Eleanor talking to on the steps of the summerhouse?
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What did Luke confess to Eleanor?
What did Luke confess to Eleanor?
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What is something Luke said he struggles about himself?
What is something Luke said he struggles about himself?
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What does the group find in the library?
What does the group find in the library?
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What part of the book does Eleanor refuse to look at?
What part of the book does Eleanor refuse to look at?
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What is in the very last page of the book?
What is in the very last page of the book?
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Where does Eleanor go and who follows her?
Where does Eleanor go and who follows her?
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What does Eleanor say to Theo while they're talking?
What does Eleanor say to Theo while they're talking?
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What does Eleanor say she's not good at?
What does Eleanor say she's not good at?
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What did the path look like where Theo and Eleanor walked?
What did the path look like where Theo and Eleanor walked?
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What did Theo and Eleanor hear while walking?
What did Theo and Eleanor hear while walking?
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What did Theo and Eleanor see after they came to the end of the path?
What did Theo and Eleanor see after they came to the end of the path?
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What stopped Theo and Eleanor from escaping?
What stopped Theo and Eleanor from escaping?
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What did Theo confess?
What did Theo confess?
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How did Theo and Eleanor explain what happened to Luke and the Doctor?
How did Theo and Eleanor explain what happened to Luke and the Doctor?
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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.