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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. The narrator ends up relying on the assistance of which visitor to the farm?

2. Who visits Carson at the house?

3. What is the name of the unlikeable teacher?

4. What famous author dies in The Terror From the Depths?

5. The man considers his external life to be ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Albert Wilmarth? Why is he an important part of the story?

2. What happens when Carson discovers the secret room? Who turns up in the room due to an element of evil activity? Who rids the house of the entity?

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

4. Paul Lang learns about an ancient manuscript called the Voynich. What does Lang do when he cannot find a copy of the text?

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 Cousin Frank Osborne arrives? Who is the first to disappear? What is determined by Willie?

7. What item has deeply affected Josiah Alwyn? What is Grandfather Alwyn's obsession?

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

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

10. What does Dorgan find when he goes searching for Gardner? What are Gardner's instructions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

There are several places in the text that make reference to curses. Even skeptics and scientists who did not believe in curses came to believe after a series of accidents happened at a particular location. Examine the reality of curses. Do you think curses are real? What could convince someone to believe in curses? Examine other possible explanations for the events that happened. Choose at least three stories to examine from a scientific point of view.

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