Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire, and The Flints of Memory Lane.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the killer know that the detective is on his track?
(a) The detective pretended to be American but used a southern accent when he said he was from the north.
(b) The detective pretended to be a pipe smoker, but his pipe was brand new and he had no tobacco.
(c) He has seen the detective before, so he saw straight through his disguise.
(d) The detective pretended to be a fan, but forgot the name of the play.

2. In his note, why did the killer say that he murdered the German Old One?
(a) The killer is an Old One who believes the Old Ones should not have relationships with humans.
(b) The Old Ones are evil and enjoy inflicting suffering.
(c) The Old Ones are planning to destroy mankind.
(d) The Old Ones are weak and deserve to die.

3. In October's story, who first nicknames the boy Runt, and why?
(a) His parents name him Runt, because he is their least favorite child.
(b) He names himself Runt, to show that he doesn't care what others say about him.
(c) His brothers name him Runt, because he is younger, smaller and weaker than them.
(d) His teacher names him Runt after a character from a book who was small and weak.

4. What does Runt decide at the end of the story?
(a) To go into the farmhouse, so he can stay with Dearly forever as a ghost.
(b) To return to his family, who he knows will miss him if he stays with Dearly.
(c) To go to the police to report that there are dangerous things living in the farmhouse.
(d) To take Dearly home with him, so he can haunt his brothers.

5. What does Amelia promise them in return for not killing her?
(a) The deeds to the house.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Brides.
(d) A lock of her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does the detective give for the word 'Rache' being written on the wall at the crime scene?

2. Who suddenly turns up in the young writer's house?

3. What bad habits does the detective warn the narrator that he has?

4. What else do they want from her?

5. In 'October in the Chair,' who tells the first story?

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