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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Afterward".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "Afterward"?
(a) O. Henry.
(b) Edith Wharton.
(c) Shirley Jackson.
(d) Henry James.

2. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
(a) With herself.
(b) With Ned.
(c) With the house and its ghost.
(d) With Ned's business affairs.

3. In the opening of the story, what is Mary waiting for?
(a) She is waiting for dinner to be announced.
(b) She is waiting for the mail to be brought in.
(c) She is waiting for the lamps to be brought in.
(d) She is waiting for Ned to arrive.

4. After Mary thinks more about the house and its ghost, what does she begin to wonder?
(a) Whether she might actually already know the identity of the ghost.
(b) Whether Ned has seen the ghost and this is the cause of his strange mood.
(c) Whether it is possible that Alida lied to them about the ghost.
(d) Whether her household servants have ever seen the ghost.

5. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?
(a) There is a recently replaced section.
(b) It appears to be a different color over the library.
(c) It has a hidden walkway.
(d) It has one more chimney than they have fireplaces inside.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Alida, what is unusual about the ghost at Ned and Mary's new house?

2. Why is the information about Bob Elwell's slow death so significant to Mary?

3. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?

4. Why is Mary unsure what Ned has or has not already told her about Beb Elwell?

5. What is the name of Mary and Ned's house?

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