The book is a collection of short stories. The relevant story is named in each question.

1. In "Piroska", how old is Richard Stiles?

  • 15
  • 11
  • 18
  • 35

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2. What does Piroska, the little girl, turn out to be?

  • Werewolf
  • Vampire
  • Alien
  • Just a normal girl

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3. Who is "Pitch"?

  • Billy's dog
  • Billy's cat
  • Billy's snake
  • Billy's parrot

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4. What tattoo does Stephen have on his back in "Irezumi"?

  • A star
  • A ring of fire
  • A demon
  • A rose

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5. What is strange about "The Boy in the Boat"?

  • He talks in his sleep
  • He has no eyes
  • He laughs when people are in pain
  • He can float

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6. What do the sailors on the ship get attacked by in "Nature"?

  • Frogs
  • Worms
  • Sharks
  • Snails

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7. How are Peter and Ben related in "Mud"?

  • Cousins
  • Twins
  • Father and son
  • Uncle and nephew

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8. What is the name of the Pirates' Leader in "The Monkey"?

  • Blackheart
  • Bluebeard
  • Whitesnake
  • Sparrow

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9. What does Edward pick up from the dead man in the street in "The Scrimshaw Imp"?

  • A racoon tail
  • A tortoise shell
  • A fake mouse
  • A whale tooth

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10. What is strange about "The Black Ship"?

  • It flies
  • It's made of coal
  • It's steered by dead sailors
  • It's made of spiders

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