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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Ned and Mary so interested in living in an isolated location?
(a) They want to avoid questions about their money.
(b) They are very introverted.
(c) They want peace and quiet to enjoy their new hobbies.
(d) They are afraid of the crime associated with larger populations.

2. What does Mary learn from the contents of the envelope?
(a) Her husband is a criminal.
(b) Her husband is being sued.
(c) Bob Elwell is dead.
(d) All of their money is gone.

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

4. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?
(a) He quietly tells her to sit back down.
(b) He rushes to her side to comfort her.
(c) He laughs loudly and tells her to stop being dramatic.
(d) He looks cornered and guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?

2. After Mary thinks more about the house and its ghost, what does she begin to wonder?

3. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?

4. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?

5. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?

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