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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Bitter Grounds, and Other People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggests that the young man should try writing fantasy instead?
(a) The butler.
(b) His older brother.
(c) A raven.
(d) Amelia.

2. Why can the narrator not return to fairyland?
(a) He broke a fairy's heart.
(b) He doesn't believe in fairies anymore.
(c) He is too old.
(d) He was thrown out and told never to return.

3. Who offers to tell the next story?
(a) April.
(b) September.
(c) June.
(d) August.

4. In 'Bitter Grounds' what is the narrator doing when he decides to just keep driving and run away from his old life?
(a) Going to his ex-girlfriend's house to beg her to take him back.
(b) Going to work.
(c) Going to the store to bring back apples.
(d) Going to the gym.

5. In 'Forbidden Brides...' what draws Amelia toward the house?
(a) A single light flickering in the topmost room.
(b) A strange unearthly glow coming from the basement.
(c) A signpost pointing down a track in the woods.
(d) The sound of haunting music on the air.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the narrator first meet the detective?

2. In The Faery Reel, what does the narrator say the 'brown boys' will do with his heart?

3. Why does the narrator's passenger ask him to go back to the hotel?

4. After following the path away from the river, what does Runt come to?

5. Where does a woman from the bar take the narrator?

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