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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. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?
(a) It has no electrical system.
(b) It is in the official register of historic homes.
(c) It has no central heating system.
(d) It has a very unreliable water supply.
3. When Mary discards her first two ideas about what is bothering Ned, she comes to a conclusion that upsets her. What is it?
(a) Ned is keeping a secret from her.
(b) Ned is probably ill.
(c) Ned is angry at her.
(d) Ned is having an affair.
4. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?
(a) It is bad manners.
(b) It makes people wonder about your sanity.
(c) It frightens the ghosts away.
(d) It is dangerous.
5. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?
(a) Mary Boyne.
(b) Trimmle.
(c) Ned Boyne.
(d) Alida Stair.
Short Answer Questions
1. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
2. What does Ned's motive seem to be when he first brings up the subject of whether the house has a ghost?
3. As Mary thinks back over the events of October, she sees a figure coming toward the house again. Who is it?
4. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
5. What does Mary find in the envelope addressed to her?
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