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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Angell learn about the Cthulhu Cult?
(a) 1924.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1916.
(d) 1921.

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

3. Carny says that he has made a list out of studying ______ and sorcery.
(a) Paganism.
(b) Demonology.
(c) Voodoo.
(d) Parapsychology.

4. What is the name of the protagonist in The Space Eaters?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Randy.
(c) Elmer.
(d) Frank.

5. What unusual animal is suspended from the ceiling?
(a) Hedgehog.
(b) Goat.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Crocodile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chalmers understands that he can be chased throughout ______.

2. What word is best used to describe the main character?.

3. In what year did the man die?

4. What is the name of the employer's brother?

5. Which group supposedly lived in the valley with the Magyars?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Von Junzt? What was his claim to fame?

2. Who is Ogden? Why does he go to work for John Carnby? What is the nature of Ogden's job?

3. Who is Howard? What is Howard's main goal in the story?

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

5. What happens to Paul Tregardis when he stares into the crystal?

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

7. What happens to Howard after Wells is set adrift?

8. Frank watches as Chalmers goes into a trance-like state. Chalmers reveals to Frank everything he sees in the Fourth Dimension. What are some of the things Chalmers sees?

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

10. The opening quote in the story is written by Justin Geoffrey. Who is Justin Geoffrey and how does he relate to the story?

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