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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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

2. Who is Mr. Alice?
(a) A criminal mastermind who is always plotting against the government.
(b) A cult leader.
(c) A top secret agent from Russia.
(d) A very rich and powerful man who likes to remain private.

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

4. What happens when the three older boys go inside?
(a) The door shuts behind them and they do not come out.
(b) The narrator runs away and never looks back.
(c) The playhouse disappears, taking them with it.
(d) There is the sound of an evil laugh on the wind.

5. What else do they want from her?
(a) Her hand in marriage.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A key to the treasure.
(d) Some bread rolls.

6. 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 weak and deserve to die.
(c) The killer is an Old One who believes the Old Ones should not have relationships with humans.
(d) The Old Ones are planning to destroy mankind.

7. Why does the narrator's passenger ask him to go back to the hotel?
(a) He forgot his presentation notes for his paper.
(b) He forgot his wallet.
(c) He is sick of his company.
(d) He accidentally brought his room key with him.

8. How old is the narrator when Mr. Alice's people find him?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twelve.

9. What is in the eighth room of the circus?
(a) The Chest of Horrors.
(b) The Box of Wonders.
(c) The Sword of Truth.
(d) The Cabinet of Wishes Fulfilled.

10. Why are the first two ghost stories unsatisfying?
(a) They are not actually about ghosts.
(b) They are urban legends and do not make a lot of sense.
(c) They are told badly.
(d) They do not involve any of the people at the club.

11. What happens to the Shahinai man after eight months?
(a) He begins to lose his good looks.
(b) He leaves Mr. Alice and they never find him again.
(c) He is caught stealing and arrested.
(d) He catches flu and dies.

12. In the third ghost story, what are the three older boys looking at when the narrator sees them on his way home from school?
(a) A pornographic magazine.
(b) An old wrecked car.
(c) A dead bird.
(d) A treasure map.

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

14. When they get to the circus, why is Miss Finch unimpressed?
(a) The music is too loud.
(b) The venue is very dirty.
(c) There are no seats.
(d) The costumes are rubbish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When they find a beautiful garden with a stream that looks like a fairy grotto, what does one of the boys do?

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

3. What does the old man tell Amelia she will find in the house?

4. What is scary about the playhouse door?

5. In the poem 'Going Wodwo' why does the narrator give up his shirt, book, coat, and life?

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