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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch, and Strange Little Girls.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 particularly powerful Old One.
(b) Rache is the name of a resistance group who fight the Old Ones.
(c) Rache means 'revenge' in German.
(d) The victim was trying to write the name of his killer - Rachel.

2. What is scary about the playhouse door?
(a) It has a pentagram drawn on it.
(b) It has an evil-looking red door knocker in the shape of an imp.
(c) It is made of old, rusty iron that looks very heavy.
(d) It has blood on it.

3. When the writer does try writing fantasy, what is Amelia doing now?
(a) Fighting orcs.
(b) Making toast.
(c) Trying to kill the writer.
(d) Flying a spaceship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 'Strange Little Girls' what does the policewoman in 'Monday's Child' find at the school?

3. In 'Forbidden Brides...' what draws Amelia toward the house?

4. Whom does the narrator meet at a motel, and offer to give a ride to?

5. Who suggests that the young man should try writing fantasy instead?

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