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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Warning to the Curious," what is the purpose of the three crowns?
(a) To protect the country.
(b) To bring wealth.
(c) To have a happy marriage.
(d) To extend life.

2. In "A Warning to the Curious," who does Mr. Paxton claim is following him?
(a) A dog.
(b) A woman.
(c) A man.
(d) A small child.

3. What is the name of the strange forest, in "A Neighbour's Landmark"?
(a) Pine Forest.
(b) McKale Wood.
(c) Betton Wood.
(d) Sherwood Forest.

4. What does Mr. Davidson discover about Mr. Poshwitz, at the end of "The Uncommon Prayer-Book"?
(a) He is his brother.
(b) He was the head priest.
(c) He is the man from the hotel.
(d) He is a ghost.

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

6. In "Casting the Runes," what does Mr. Karswell show the children?
(a) A gold coin.
(b) A scary slide show.
(c) A Disney movie.
(d) A puppy.

7. What does Mr. Humphrey see in the hole in the paper?
(a) A fire.
(b) A face.
(c) A letter.
(d) A monkey.

8. In "Mr. Humphrey's Inheritance," what does Mr. Humphrey learn is hidden in the globe?
(a) A skeleton.
(b) Ashes.
(c) A letter.
(d) A map.

9. On what holiday does Mr. Davidson plan to return to the chapel?
(a) St. Mark's Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Halloween.
(d) St. Jude's Day.

10. Who followed John Harrington prior to his death?
(a) His wife.
(b) The secretary.
(c) Mr. Karswell.
(d) A cop.

11. What is Mrs. Porter's job at the chapel?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Religious advisor.
(c) Caretaker.
(d) Nun.

12. What does the narrator claim happened to him, at the end of "A Vignette"?
(a) He passed out.
(b) He dies.
(c) He is haunted for the rest of his life.
(d) He went blind.

13. What color is the stone Mr. Thomson finds in the road?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Pink.
(d) Brown.

14. What makes the narrator nervous, in "A Vignette"?
(a) His mother.
(b) The water.
(c) A dog.
(d) A gate.

15. What does Mr. Davidson plan to do while his family is out of town, in "The Uncommon Prayer-Book"?
(a) Travel and work.
(b) Rob a bank.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Go out to eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Diary of Mr. Poynter", what is the man found dead without?

2. Why does Miss Denton become angry at Mr. Denton in "The Diary of Mr. Poynter"?

3. What happens to Mr. Paxton, at the end of "A Warning to the Curious"?

4. Where does Mr. Denton go, at the start of "The Diary of Mr. Poynter"?

5. What society does the secretary belong to, at the start of "Casting the Runes"?

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