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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Problem of Susan, and Instructions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the third ghost story, what are the three older boys looking at when the narrator sees them on his way home from school?
(a) A dead bird.
(b) A pornographic magazine.
(c) An old wrecked car.
(d) A treasure map.

2. What does the old man tell them his father used the cages for?
(a) To lock up people who trespassed on the land.
(b) To keep strange animals in.
(c) To lock up the boys when they were naughty.
(d) To lock up the dogs he used for hunting.

3. Why are the first two ghost stories unsatisfying?
(a) They are told badly.
(b) They do not involve any of the people at the club.
(c) They are urban legends and do not make a lot of sense.
(d) They are not actually about ghosts.

4. In 'October in the Chair,' who tells the first story?
(a) November.
(b) April.
(c) September.
(d) January.

5. What does the ghost boy tell Runt his name is?
(a) He doesn't tell him his name.
(b) Max.
(c) Donald.
(d) Dearly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the three older boys go inside?

2. Who offers to tell the next story?

3. What do the two of them do?

4. What is this person traveling to present a paper on?

5. Why does Runt think he will be ok when he runs away from home?

(see the answer key)

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