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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 "V," who comes to visit Mary?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Parvis.
(c) Bob Elwell's widow.
(d) Alida.

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

3. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?
(a) The boiler repairman.
(b) A tourist.
(c) The ghost.
(d) Bob Elwell.

4. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?
(a) Ned.
(b) The house.
(c) Ned's father.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary is waiting in the library at the beginning of the story, where is Ned?

2. For how many years did Ned and Mary live in the American Midwest while Ned worked as an engineer?

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

4. 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?

5. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?

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