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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) The house is deliberately keeping them from seeing its ghost.
(d) It will not see you without an appointment.

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

3. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?
(a) She is too frightened of the ghost to move, at first.
(b) One of the heels of her shoes has come loose.
(c) She is dizzy and has to move carefully.
(d) Ned tells her not to follow him.

4. Why does the narrator say that Ned and Mary are "two romantic Americans" (83)?
(a) Because neither one has any common sense.
(b) Because they are clearly deeply in love.
(c) Because they are not being practical about their search for a house.
(d) Because they tell Alida a far-fetched story about their previous home.

5. What does Ned say, on page 83, must be true for him to believe a house is old?
(a) It must be "bought out of an exhibition."
(b) It must be "practical."
(c) It must be "thoroughly uncomfortable."
(d) It must be "a registered home."

Short Answer Questions

1. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?

2. To what do Mary and Ned attribute the great beauty they see in England?

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

4. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?

5. What does Mary learn about the Blue Star Mine deal from her visitor in section "V"?

(see the answer key)

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