Where is the majority of the novel set?
In mountain locations
In urban locations
In rural locations
How does the Manse where Gideon grew up link to the theme of religion?
James Mack conducted his services there
The atmosphere and furnishings reflected Church of Scotland values
Gideon felt closer to God when he was there
How does the Manse emphasise Gideon’s relationship with his parents?
It is full of conversation and laughter, which suggests that it is home to a happy family
It is a place of shouting and arguments, which suggests that Gideon’s family dislike each other
It is a place of silence, which suggests that Gideon’s family live separate lives
Where does Gideon live and work as a minister for \(14\) years?
Monimaskit
Ochtermill
Edinburgh
In what way does Monimaskit play an important role in Gideon’s life?
The town reminds him of his childhood in Ochtermill
The unique features of the local geography are connected to the supernatural events which lead to his disappearance
This is where he meets Elsie for the first time
How does Robertson’s description of Keldo Woods relate to Scottish folklore?
Gideon meets the Devil there
Pagan rituals take place there
It is portrayed as being a place steeped in myth and legend
What kind of mood and atmosphere is present in Keldo Woods?
Evil and sinister
Mystical and supernatural
Death and decay
Why is the cave at the Black Jaws gorge important in the novel?
This is where Gideon and the Devil are reunited
This is where Gideon claims he met with the Devil
This is where Gideon claims he first saw the standing stone
What is interesting about Gideon’s description of the cave?
There are signs of wealth and splendour everywhere
It is a very messy, basic and disorganised domestic setting.
It looks like hell
What does Gideon discover when he tries to find an exit from the cave?
Another standing stone
Other people, whom the Devil has been keeping as his prisoners
A doorway, which he thinks is an entrance to Hell