Cthulhu Mythology Chapters 1-3

Questions and Answers

What is the first chapter called?

Madness from the Sea

Cthulu's Island

The Tale of Inspector Lagrasse

Horror in the Clay (correct)

What is the great uncle's name?

George Angell

What does the narrator find in the first chapter?

press clippings of people's stories who are related to the Cthulu Myth

What is the boy's name who sets Angell off to investigate the Cthulu Myth?

Wilcox Signup and view all the answers

What is the second chapter called?

The Tale of Inspector Lagrasse Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chapter 2?

the police track down the Cthulu Cult and arrest/kill members in a New Orleans swamp Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator realize in chapter 2?

he realizes that his great uncle's death had to do with him knowing too much and now he, himself might know too much Signup and view all the answers

What is the third chapter called?

Madness from the Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the third chapter about?

the story of the crew's accidental trip to Cthulu's island Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Cthulu's island?

R'lyeh Signup and view all the answers

Whose story does the narrator find?

the only surviving crew member Signup and view all the answers

Who rammed Cthulhu's head?

Johansen Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think at the end of chapter 3?

he thinks that he won't live much longer and he has lost his sanity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1: Horror in the Clay

Introduces the narrative through press clippings related to the Cthulhu Myth.
Highlights the significance of the great uncle, George Angell, in the story.

Key Characters

George Angell serves as the narrator's great uncle, a pivotal figure in the exploration of the myth.
Wilcox is the boy who inspires Angell's investigation into the Cthulhu Myth.

Chapter 2: The Tale of Inspector Lagrasse

The narrative shifts to a police investigation into the Cthulu Cult in a New Orleans swamp.
Authorities arrest and eliminate cult members, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the myth.
The narrator becomes aware that his uncle's death may be linked to knowledge of the myth, leading to fear for his own life.

Chapter 3: Madness from the Sea

Chronicles the story of a crew who accidentally find themselves on Cthulhu's island, R'lyeh.
The only surviving crew member's story provides crucial insight into the terror experienced during the encounter with Cthulhu.
Johansen is noted for ramming Cthulhu's head, a significant action during the harrowing experience.
The narrator concludes the chapter with a haunting realization that his sanity is slipping, suggesting ominous developments to come.

Description

Explore the chilling narratives and key characters in the first three chapters of the Cthulhu Mythology. This quiz delves into the tales of George Angell and Inspector Lagrasse, and uncovers the terrifying encounters from the sea. Test your knowledge of this classic horror mythology and its gripping storyline.