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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. How many wills did Mary Simpson's uncle make?

2. What sport does Parkins play with his friend, in the story "Oh Whistle, and I'll come to You, My Lad"?

3. What happens Mr. Wraxall after speaking to the tomb?

4. Who does Mr. Williams invite to look at the painting?

5. What does Parkins not believe in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Dennistoun brings Canon Alberic's Scrapbook into his room at night? How does he get rid of it?

2. What is Abbot Thomas's treasure? Where is it located?

3. What does Mr. Wraxall learn about Count Magnus?

4. How does Dennistoun come across Canon Alberic's Scrapbook?

5. What do Mrs. Anstruther and Frank see in the rose garden that scares them?

6. What happens when Mr. Somerton finds Abbot Thomas' treasure? How does he fix what happens?

7. Describe the caretaker of S. Bertrand Church.

8. What does Dennistoun learn about the house in the painting, in "The Mezzotint"?

9. What happens to John Eldred, at the end of "The Tractate Middoth"? What happens to Mr. Garrett?

10. Why does Mr. Somerton's servant summon Mr. Gregory, in "The Treasure of Abbot Thomas"? What does Mr. Gregory do for Mr. Somerton ?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term protagonist and identify who you believe is the protagonist in this one story. Supply evidence from the book that supports your argument. Then define the term antagonist and identify the antagonists in the same story. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how superstition plays a role in the story "Number 13." Choose one other story and discuss how superstition plays a role in that story.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the prayer books, in "Uncommon Prayer-Books." What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of magic and religion?

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