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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what period is Ned and Mary's new home?
(a) Georgian.
(b) Edwardian.
(c) Regency.
(d) Tudor.

2. After Mary thinks more about the house and its ghost, what does she begin to wonder?
(a) Whether Ned has seen the ghost and this is the cause of his strange mood.
(b) Whether she might actually already know the identity of the ghost.
(c) Whether it is possible that Alida lied to them about the ghost.
(d) Whether her household servants have ever seen the ghost.

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

4. Where is Mary and Ned's house located?
(a) Devon.
(b) Dorsetshire.
(c) Shropshire.
(d) Kent.

5. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?
(a) Alida Stair.
(b) Trimmle.
(c) Ned Boyne.
(d) Mary Boyne.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening of the story, what is Mary waiting for?

2. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?

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

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

5. When Mary searches Ned's desk, to whom does she find he has been writing?

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