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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(c) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(d) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.

2. Ned asks Alida a question about the ghost's "signalement" (84). What is he asking about?
(a) Its background.
(b) Its movements and habits.
(c) Its physical description.
(d) Its motivations.

3. In section "II," what question does Mary repeatedly ask Ned that evening in the library?
(a) She asks whether he is having an affair.
(b) She asks whether it was a good idea to move into this particular house.
(c) She asks him what secret he is keeping from her.
(d) She asks whether he has given up trying to see the ghost.

4. For how many years did Ned and Mary live in the American Midwest while Ned worked as an engineer?
(a) 34.
(b) 24.
(c) 4.
(d) 14.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ned is still gone by the time Mary finishes lunch, where does she decide he must be?

2. When Mary discards her first two ideas about what is bothering Ned, she comes to a conclusion that upsets her. What is it?

3. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?

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

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

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