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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas," why does Mr. Somerton's servant write a letter?
(a) Mr. Somerton needs money.
(b) Mr. Somerton is ill.
(c) Mr. Somerton dies.
(d) Mr. Somerton lost his passport.

2. Where does Mr. Garrett meet Mary Simpson?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A lodging house.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A pool.

3. Who does Mr. Williams learn was hung for a crime while the artist was painting his picture?
(a) A serial killer.
(b) A thief.
(c) A poacher.
(d) A lawyer.

4. What type of person is Magnus De la Gardie?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Magical.

5. Where does Mr. Williams work?
(a) A college.
(b) A museum.
(c) A police station.
(d) A science lab.

6. What does the lawyer's singing in room 14 sound like?
(a) A pig squealing.
(b) A cat howling.
(c) An opera singer.
(d) A music box.

7. What color does the Englishman notice concerning the caretaker while at S. Bertrand Church?
(a) Green.
(b) Pink.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

8. Where did Mr. Wraxall travel on his last trip?
(a) Russia.
(b) Ghana.
(c) France.
(d) Sweden.

9. How many wills did Mary Simpson's uncle make?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

10. Why does Mr. Anderson invite the landlord to his room?
(a) To lend him a book.
(b) For a nightcap.
(c) To pay his bill.
(d) To prove room 13 exists.

11. In "A School Story," what happens to the writing on the paper the narrator finds?
(a) It begins to bleed.
(b) It changes language.
(c) It disappears.
(d) It comes to life.

12. What does Dennistoun decide not to publish in "The Mezzotint"?
(a) His first novel.
(b) His experience looking at art.
(c) His experiences with the occult.
(d) Photos of David Beckham.

13. What does Mr. Somerton ask his friend to do when he arrives at the church?
(a) Put something back for him.
(b) Raise his child.
(c) Take over his business.
(d) Notify his next of kin.

14. What letters are carved into school master Sampson's coin?
(a) G.T.B.
(b) Z.T.S.
(c) G.W.S.
(d) I.D.K

15. What does Parkins not believe in?
(a) The supernatural.
(b) Religion.
(c) Love at first sight.
(d) Eating meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the landlord tell Mr. Anderson there is no room 13?

2. What does Mr. Anderson notice about the room number on his door after he goes to retrieve a book?

3. What is the Englishman interested in looking through at S. Bertrand Church?

4. What is Mr. Anderson researching in Denmark?

5. What does the landlord tell Mr. Wraxall that men saw in the woods during the time of the count?

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