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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ned's joking theory about why the ghost is so hard to see?
(a) It has too much competition from other "ghostly" things.
(b) It is shy.
(c) It will not see you without an appointment.
(d) The house is deliberately keeping them from seeing its ghost.

2. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(b) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(c) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(d) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.

3. When Mary searches Ned's desk, to whom does she find he has been writing?
(a) The Waukesha Sentinel.
(b) Alida Stair.
(c) Bob Elwell.
(d) Parvis.

4. What does Mary find in the envelope addressed to her?
(a) A newspaper clipping.
(b) An anonymous note.
(c) A letter from Parvis.
(d) A photograph.

5. To what do Mary and Ned attribute the great beauty they see in England?
(a) Its history.
(b) Their own hatred for the American Midwest.
(c) New places always seem attractive at first.
(d) Its small size.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?

2. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?

3. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?

4. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?

5. When Mary and Ned see the man coming toward the hosue in October, what does Mary assume?

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