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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the man, in "A Neighbour's Landmark," when he enters the forest?

2. What falls on Mr. Karswell that kills him?

3. During what season does John Haynes begin to hear strange whispering?

4. Why was John Harrington murdered, in "Casting the Runes"?

5. Where does Mr. Humphrey find a pedestal with a globe on it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the hedge maze, in "Mr. Humphreys and his Inheritance."

2. Why does Squire Francis Bowles want to be buried in an earthy grave?

3. What inheritance does Mr. Humphreys receive from his uncle?

4. How does Miss Denton use the diary, in the story "The Diary of Mr. Poynter"?

5. Who is John Haynes, in the story "The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral"?

6. Who is Mr. Denton haunted by in "The Diary of Mr. Poynter," and what does he learn about that person?

7. Why does Mr. Lake go to the cathedral, and who does he stay with in "An Episode of Cathedral History"? Why is this person important to the tale?

8. What happens when Mr. Davidson returns to the church on St. Mark's day?

9. What did the dean find when he remodeled the church, in "An Episode of Cathedral History."

10. What does Mr. Harrington return to Mr. Karswell, and what happens to Mr. Karswell, at the end of "Casting the Runes"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one story and analyze the message James is trying to convey in that story. What lesson do the characters learn in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Define the term protagonist and identify who you believe is the protagonist in this one story. Supply evidence from the book that supports your argument. Then define the term antagonist and identify the antagonists in the same story. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the prayer books, in "Uncommon Prayer-Books." What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of magic and religion?

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