1. When they are all laughing about the idea of a ghost, what does it mean that Mary "noted a certain flatness of tone in Alida's answering hilarity" (83)?
(a) Mary has only just realized that Alida is using this discussion as an opportunity to make fun of Mary and Ned.
(b) Mary suspects that Alida feels embarrassed because she is lying about the ghost.
(c) Mary recognizes that Alida is probably jealous of their good fortune and is trying to hide it.
(d) Alida is laughing along, but Mary suspects that for some reason Alida does not find the subject as funny as everyone else does.

2. When section "III" opens, Mary is spending the morning working outdoors. She goes into the area where the "espaliered" pear trees are (89). What kind of pear trees are these?
(a) They are miniature pear trees.
(b) They are grafted with many different kinds of pears on each tree.
(c) They are draped with nets to keep the birds away from the fruit.
(d) They are trained to grow flat against the wall.

3. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?
(a) It makes people wonder about your sanity.
(b) It is bad manners.
(c) It frightens the ghosts away.
(d) It is dangerous.

4. When Mary and Ned see the man coming toward the hosue in October, what does Mary assume?
(a) It is one of their workmen.
(b) It is their cousin Hugo.
(c) It is a friend of Timmle's.
(d) It is the ghost.

5. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?
(a) He wore foreign clothing.
(b) He walked with a limp.
(c) He had an unusual hat.
(d) He was not very tall.