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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Closing Time, and Going Wodwo.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does June say before October's story begins?
(a) She thinks October should wait until last to tell his story.
(b) She sometimes feels as if they are being watched.
(c) She doesn't like horror stories.
(d) She would like to be in the chair next month.

3. What does Amelia promise them in return for not killing her?
(a) A lock of her hair.
(b) Brides.
(c) The deeds to the house.
(d) Chocolate.

4. In The Faery Reel, what does the narrator say the 'brown boys' will do with his heart?
(a) Eat it.
(b) Play a song on it and dance along.
(c) Lock it up and keep it safe.
(d) Play with it until it is broken.

5. What happens when the three older boys go inside?
(a) The narrator runs away and never looks back.
(b) The playhouse disappears, taking them with it.
(c) The door shuts behind them and they do not come out.
(d) There is the sound of an evil laugh on the wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the club in the story 'Closing Time'?

2. Who is trying to attack Amelia as she hides in the woodcutter's cottage?

3. In 'October in the Chair,' who tells the first story?

4. Why does the narrator not understand the jokes the other boys tell?

5. In his note, why did the killer say that he murdered the German Old One?

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