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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. Where is the Black Stone located?

2. The group lived in which hilly region?

3. Aside from human, what type of skeletons does Carnby have in his house?

4. The story refers to which ancient great mythical person?

5. What is the surname of the narrator's friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chalmers explain the existence of the Fourth Dimension to Frank?

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

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

4. What happens to Henry Wells in the woods?

5. 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?

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

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

8. What difficulties does the narrator have in learning more about the Black Stone and Stregoicavar?

9. Where does Paul Tregardis find the crystal in Ubbo-Sathla? What is Paul Tregardis' first impression of the crystal?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Various cults are mentioned in the stories including the "nameless cults." Discuss cults as they relate to the tales. Who is involved in each cult? What is the fascination involved with studying cults? Which characters seem to be most interested in learning about cults and their rituals? What type of worship is demanded by the cult leaders? How do characters change once they become involved with a cult?

Essay Topic 2

Sorcerers are said to be very powerful people with a gift and knowledge of magic. The sorcerer's spells and rites are highly secretive and therefore sought by many. Discuss sorcerers. Do sorcerers exist? If so, where? How do they work? What types of powers might be used by a sorcerer? Are sorcerers evil? Are the secrets often passed down? Are sorcerers different than witches? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The Salem Witch Trials are mentioned in more than one story, although "The Salem Horror" uses the tragedy as a backdrop. Write a 1000 word essay on the Salem Witch Trials. Were they real? Were any witches actually hanged? What is the draw to Salem in modern times? Do witches really exist? If so, do you think they reside in Salem? What is Carson's opinion of witches? What started the witch trials? When did they take place? Where were the witches executed? What was the real cause behind the trials? Explain.

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