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

2. What explanation does the detective give for the word 'Rache' being written on the wall at the crime scene?
(a) Rache is the name of a resistance group who fight the Old Ones.
(b) Rache means 'revenge' in German.
(c) Rache is the name of a particularly powerful Old One.
(d) The victim was trying to write the name of his killer - Rachel.

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

4. In 'Forbidden Brides...' what draws Amelia toward the house?
(a) A single light flickering in the topmost room.
(b) The sound of haunting music on the air.
(c) A signpost pointing down a track in the woods.
(d) A strange unearthly glow coming from the basement.

5. Who suggests that the young man should try writing fantasy instead?
(a) His older brother.
(b) A raven.
(c) Amelia.
(d) The butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy in 'The Flints of Memory Lane' see that frightens him so much?

2. What is the name of the club in the story 'Closing Time'?

3. What does Amelia promise them in return for not killing her?

4. Why was Amelia on her way to Lord Falconmere's house?

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

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