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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Black Stone by Robert E. Howard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In The Haunter of the Dark, a man becomes interested in which of the following locations?
(a) Library.
(b) Church.
(c) Outerspace.
(d) Island.

2. One person believed a certain type of group lived in the area of the black stone. What type of group is referred to in the story?
(a) Headhunters.
(b) Cannibals.
(c) Militia.
(d) Coven.

3. What word is best used to describe the main character?.
(a) Peculiar.
(b) Timid.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Mad.

4. Which group of primitives is linked to the Scots?
(a) Druids.
(b) Picts.
(c) Franks.
(d) Celts.

5. What type of ancient writings accompanied the statue?
(a) Futhark.
(b) Petroglyphs.
(c) Hieroglyphics.
(d) Runes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sorcerer in the story?

2. The object may have belonged to the members of which ancient civilization?

3. Who wrote the original story?

4. Angell served as professor emeritus in which university department?

5. What word is used to describe Carnby's eyes?

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