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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. What was the occupation of Fischer's father?
2. What is the name of Phillip's brother and writing partner?
3. What is the man's first name?
4. Where is Dunwich located?
5. How much money was paid to Old Peter?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What were some of the things that could serve as proof of the threshold and what lay beyond?
3. Why is Willie sent to Uncle Fred and Aunt Lucy's farm? What does Willie find that frightens him?
4. Why does the quest for Lang and Urquart seem fruitless and hopeless?
5. Paul Lang learns about an ancient manuscript called the Voynich. What does Lang do when he cannot find a copy of the text?
6. Who is Albert Wilmarth? Why is he an important part of the story?
7. Who is the protagonist in "The Salem Horror?" What kind of unusual circumstance does the man face when looking for a place to live and work?
8. What item has deeply affected Josiah Alwyn? What is Grandfather Alwyn's obsession?
9. What happens to the writer's translator friend when he begins to read the Latin text of De Vermis Mysteriis?
10. In the story Cold Print, the main character is Strutt. Who is Strutt? What is his personality?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" by H. P. Lovecraft centers on the legend of the Cthulhu. Examine the Cthulhu and the legends that surround the entities. Why are the Cthulhu referred to as the "Great Ones?" Where is R'lyeh? Why are characters warned to avoid the Cthulhu? What happens when certain characters ignore the warnings? What types of things do the Cthulhu do to humans? Do you believe that such an entity could or does exist? Also examine how the characters come to know about the Cthulhu. Discuss the sailors' tales about their encounters with the Great Ones.
Essay Topic 2
There are several examples of what might be considered as "fan fiction." An excellent example is "The Shadow from the Steeple" in which the author continues a story that was started by Lovecraft. Discuss the purpose of fan fiction. Is it considered to be stealing or flattery? What might an author think about fan fiction? Do you think including the story in the collection is a sign of approval?
Essay Topic 3
Choose three ancient texts. Compare and contrast the books and the role each plays in one or more stories.
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