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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 does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?
(a) A hidden staircase.
(b) A mysterious portrait.
(c) A letter addressed to a previous occupant of the house.
(d) A book on the house's history.

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. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
(a) With Ned.
(b) With herself.
(c) With the house and its ghost.
(d) With Ned's business affairs.

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

5. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?
(a) When Trimmle comes in to ask her whether she has seen Ned.
(b) When the boiler repairman asks to speak with him.
(c) When she tries to find him to tell him that lunch is ready.
(d) When the stranger reappears and asks for him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?

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

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

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

5. When Mary searches Ned's desk, to whom does she find he has been writing?

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