1. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(b) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(c) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(d) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.

2. When Mary thinks back on the October visit from the mysterious man, she thinks that it "had no mark of the portentous" (86). What does this mean she felt about the visit at the time that it happened?
(a) It did not seem to have any significant meaning for the future.
(b) It was an obvious breach of etiquette.
(c) It was clearly unlucky.
(d) It did not seem as confusing at the time as it would later become.

3. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?
(a) He relaxes and tells her it is nothing to worry about.
(b) He looks guilty and immediately leaves the room.
(c) He snatches the mail from her and throws it into the fire.
(d) He gets angry at her and asks whether she trusts him.

4. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?
(a) She instinctively mistrusts the young man.
(b) She is trying to protect Ned's writing time.
(c) She is actually not sure that she knows where Ned is at the moment.
(d) Ned has specifically asked her to turn away visitors.

5. 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 looks cornered and guilty.
(c) He rushes to her side to comfort her.
(d) He laughs loudly and tells her to stop being dramatic.