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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mr. Humphreys and his Inheritance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dunning left home alone at night?
(a) He is going through a divorce.
(b) His children are at college.
(c) His servants are sick.
(d) He likes to be alone.

2. What wood carving comes to life in John Haynes' office when he touches it?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dragon.
(d) A pig.

3. What happened to the artist after he had finished the painting?
(a) He became famous.
(b) He cut off his ear.
(c) He died.
(d) He married his sister.

4. What does Dunning find under his pillow?
(a) A dead animal.
(b) A letter.
(c) Fifty dollars.
(d) A gold coin.

5. What happens to John Haynes' wood carvings after his death?
(a) They are sold.
(b) They burn.
(c) They stay in his office.
(d) The come to life and run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Englishman do with the photo at the end of "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook"?

2. How many beds are in the room Perkins sleeps in, during the story "Oh Whistle, and I'll come to You, My Lad."

3. What does Dunning slip the sheet of paper into that belongs to Mr. Karswell?

4. How is Mr. Anderson related to the narrator in "Number 13"?

5. Why did it take John Haynes a long time to obtain his job?

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