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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. What does the boy in 'The Flints of Memory Lane' see that frightens him so much?
(a) A strange shadow that looks like a huge black dog.
(b) The ghost of his friend, who died a month ago.
(c) A vision of the future in which he is dead.
(d) A gypsy woman with an unpleasant smile.

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 weak and deserve to die.
(d) The Old Ones are planning to destroy mankind.

3. Who suddenly turns up in the young writer's house?
(a) A publisher who is interested in his book.
(b) His lost wife, who left him long ago.
(c) His older brother who he thought was dead.
(d) Amelia Earnshawe.

4. What bad habits does the detective warn the narrator that he has?
(a) He is very messy and likes to practice firing his gun at night.
(b) He snores and uses the mantelpiece for target practice.
(c) He is very messy and is visited at all hours by strange people.
(d) He snores and tests poisons on the dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom are the detective and the narrator taken to see after they have looked at the crime scene?

2. How does the killer know that the detective is on his track?

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

4. Who offers to tell the next story?

5. What does Runt decide at the end of the story?

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