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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. Which recording device was used by the party?

2. What is the name associated with the ancient item?

3. Where is Dunwich located?

4. The mill workers were which nationality?

5. What was the man's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Phillip discovers Julian's secret activity. What is the activity? What is Phillip's reaction?

2. Who is Dr. Ambrose Dexter? Why is he important in the story? What does Fiske find when he meets Dexter?

3. Who are Phillip and Julian Haughtree? What is their profession? What happens to Julian? What is the cause of Julian's issue? What happens to Julian regarding medical care?

4. What was unusual about Georg Fischer's father? What unusual tragedies have happened to Georg Fischer's family?

5. What is the prequel to The Shadow from the Steeple? In The Shadow from the Steeple Fiske arrives on the scene with a specific focus. What is Fiske's focus?

6. What happens when Strutt meets the proprietor of the book shop? What is Strutt's reaction?

7. Why is Willie sent to Uncle Fred and Aunt Lucy's farm? What does Willie find that frightens him?

8. Who are the main characters in the story In My Boat? Who is the protagonist? Where did the characters meet?

9. Who is Professor Upton Gardner? How does he become involved in the mystery at Rick's Lake?

10. After Al and Cissie sail off aboard the yacht, they disappear from the scene. What has happened to Al and Cissie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Beyond the Threshold," "The Dweller in Darkness" and "Notebook Found in a Deserted House," characters disappear after having some interaction with the paranormal. Compare and contrast the situations. What happens just before each character vanishes? Is the character ever found? What do you think happened to each character? Do you think there is evil behind the disappearances? Do you think there are plausible explanations behind the disappearances? Explain.

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

Several stories refer to ancient history whether it is in relation to ancient civilizations, curses, spells, or the evil actions of others. In the case of "The Hounds of Tindalos," ancient history is partnered with time travel. Explain the use of ancient history as a part of the ongoing thread in the stories. Also explain how time travel relates to ancient history and the demise of some of the characters.

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