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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) They are trained to grow flat against the wall.
(b) They are grafted with many different kinds of pears on each tree.
(c) They are draped with nets to keep the birds away from the fruit.
(d) They are miniature pear trees.

3. 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 too frightened of the ghost to move, at first.
(c) She is dizzy and has to move carefully.
(d) Ned tells her not to follow him.

4. In the opening of the story, what is Mary waiting for?
(a) She is waiting for the mail to be brought in.
(b) She is waiting for the lamps to be brought in.
(c) She is waiting for dinner to be announced.
(d) She is waiting for Ned to arrive.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary learn from the contents of the envelope?

2. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?

3. What does Ned's motive seem to be when he first brings up the subject of whether the house has a ghost?

4. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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