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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing Time, and Going Wodwo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) His teacher names him Runt after a character from a book who was small and weak.
(c) His brothers name him Runt, because he is younger, smaller and weaker than them.
(d) He names himself Runt, to show that he doesn't care what others say about him.

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

3. When they find a beautiful garden with a stream that looks like a fairy grotto, what does one of the boys do?
(a) He lies down and falls asleep.
(b) He throws rocks in it.
(c) He urinates in it.
(d) He vandalizes it.

4. Why was Amelia on her way to Lord Falconmere's house?
(a) To beg him to marry her.
(b) To claim her birthright.
(c) To work as a cook in his kitchen.
(d) To work as a governess for his children.

5. What do the boys dare the narrator to do?
(a) Look inside the window of the playhouse.
(b) Burn the playhouse down.
(c) Knock on the playhouse door.
(d) Go inside the playhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does August stop the story before the storyteller can finish?

2. Who is trying to attack Amelia as she hides in the woodcutter's cottage?

3. What is the Swallows?

4. In his note, why did the killer say that he murdered the German Old One?

5. After following the path away from the river, what does Runt come to?

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