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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 'Strange Little Girls' in the story 'Bonnie's Mother,' what has happened to Bonnie's mother?

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

3. Who are the other three men at the club on the night they tell each other ghost stories?

4. Why are the first two ghost stories unsatisfying?

5. What does Miss Finch do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the writer in 'Forbidden Brides...' enjoy writing about Amelia making toast?

2. Describe how the detective solves the mystery in 'A Study in Emerald.'

3. Describe the things that happen to the character Amelia Earnshawe in 'Forbidden Brides...'

4. Describe the character of the detective in 'A Study in Emerald.'

5. What do you think the three older boys in the ghost story are?

6. Why is November upset at the end of the story, and how does October cheer him up?

7. In your opinion, what was Miss Finch's wish? Was it granted by the cabinet?

8. Describe the character of Miss Finch.

9. Describe the steps that lead up to the narrator taking the professor's identity.

10. Is the playhouse evil or magical, or was it just the narrator's imagination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of reality and fiction in these stories and poems. What are the differences between real life and stories? Why does the author keep returning to this theme?

Essay Topic 2

What is the meaning of the playhouse in the story 'Closing Time?' Is it evil? Does it represent or symbolize anything?

Essay Topic 3

What exactly happens in the story 'Bitter Grounds' and what does the story mean? Does it have several meanings? Is there a message in the story?

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