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Quiz about The Ghosts of Sleath
Quiz about The Ghosts of Sleath

The Ghosts of Sleath Trivia Quiz


The second James Herbert book to feature David Ash.

A multiple-choice quiz by awkins. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
awkins
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
272,846
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
243
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where is Sleath located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The first sign that things may not be going well in Sleath is the funeral of an 11 year old child. Whose funeral opens the book? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How did the child die? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When we meet David Ash in this book, what is he investigating? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What causes David to lose patience on his drive to Sleath? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the proprietor of the Black Boar Inn named? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is Grace? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the hymn sung by the ghosts? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who killed Jack Buckler? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who died in place of Grace? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where is Sleath located?

Answer: Chiltern Hills

The opening of the book portrays an idyllic village tucked away in the country. Appearances can be deceptive...
2. The first sign that things may not be going well in Sleath is the funeral of an 11 year old child. Whose funeral opens the book?

Answer: Simon Preddle

George and Ellen are the parents of Simon.
Jack Buckler is the gamekeeper.
3. How did the child die?

Answer: Drowned in the bath tub

Amazing that no real attention was given to the fact that an 11 year old could drown in such a small amount of water. We later find out his dead father holds him under the water.
4. When we meet David Ash in this book, what is he investigating?

Answer: The Sleep Angel

A vision was known to have visited three elderly residents of the Bonadventure Rest Home and told them it was their time to die. Which they did.
5. What causes David to lose patience on his drive to Sleath?

Answer: A tractor

The driver of the tractor appears totally oblivious of the fact that David is behind him, and makes no effort to allow him to overtake. Things turn sinister when David finally chances overtaking and the tractor speeds up to prevent it.
6. What is the proprietor of the Black Boar Inn named?

Answer: Tom Ginty

George died in a burning hay stack...
Seamus is the mysterious Leprechaun character who helps David in the investigation.
Ralph is Ruth's father, and he mutilates Danny Marsh.
7. Who is Grace?

Answer: The Reverend Lockwood's daughter

Grace turns out to be the final Lockwood victim. She is killed while David attempts to save her.
8. What is the hymn sung by the ghosts?

Answer: Lord of the Dance

David first hears it as he passes the Sleath Primary School, which has been closed for two years.
9. Who killed Jack Buckler?

Answer: Mickey Dunn

Mickey, Lenny and Dennis are Mouchers, part time poachers. Mickey fires his crossbow to kill an apparition, but kills Jack instead.
10. Who died in place of Grace?

Answer: Timmy Norris

He was sacrificed in place of Grace when he was six years old. He is the ghost David sees on the bridge when he first arrives at Sleath, and is the last ghost he sees when he leaves.
Source: Author awkins

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