4. What famous book is mentioned in the story?
(a) TIbetan Book of the Dead.
(b) Ahkashic Records.
(c) Necronomicon.
(d) Alistair Crowley's biography.

5. Who wrote Magyar Folklore?
(a) Howard.
(b) Junzt.
(c) Dornly.
(d) Stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In The Call of Cthulhu which is not one of the cities mentioned?

2. Carnby seems to be most interested in which time period?

3. What is the proper name for the shape of the black stone?

4. What is Wells' first name?

5. What is the name linked to the underground monster?

Short Essay Questions

1. Castro tells the group about the Great Old Ones. Who are the Great Old Ones? Where did they live? What was the group waiting for and how did they communicate with the outside world?

2. What happened when the Great Old Ones were resurrected? Who was involved in the incident that followed?

3. Describe John Carnby. What kind of work does he do? Where does he live? How is the house described?

4. Discuss the contents of the documents found by Thurston. Describe the strange reaction people have had by coming in contact with the statue.

5. Tregardis is shocked by the explanation and quickly thinks about the Book of Eibon. What is the Book of Eibon? Why is it important?

6. Tregardis approaches the dwarfish proprietor with the hopes of receiving an explanation and/or history about the stone. What does the proprietor say?

7. Von Junzt's reference to Dostmann leads the narrator in which direction?

8. Discuss the item found by Thurston. Describe it as well as Thurston's opinion of the object. What accompanies the object?

9. What is the first passage translated from Arabic into English? What is Ogden's opinion of the passage?

10. Discuss the basic premise of The Hounds of Tindalos.

(see the answer keys)

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