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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Alida, what is unusual about the ghost at Ned and Mary's new house?
(a) It can take different forms depending on who is living in the house.
(b) It can come and go--it is not "bound" to the house itself.
(c) No one knows they have seen it until quite a while after they actually see it.
(d) It can assume a physical form.

2. Why does the narrator say that Ned and Mary are "two romantic Americans" (83)?
(a) Because they are not being practical about their search for a house.
(b) Because they tell Alida a far-fetched story about their previous home.
(c) Because neither one has any common sense.
(d) Because they are clearly deeply in love.

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

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

5. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?
(a) One of the heels of her shoes has come loose.
(b) She is dizzy and has to move carefully.
(c) Ned tells her not to follow him.
(d) She is too frightened of the ghost to move, at first.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?

3. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?

4. For the past week, what has Mary been assuming is the cause for Ned's need to be alone and his odd mood?

5. What is the name of Mary and Ned's house?

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