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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?
(a) A teasing remark.
(b) A sensation of chills or prickling down one's back.
(c) A frightening story.
(d) The feeling of "butterflies" in one's stomach.

2. Why are Ned and Mary so interested in living in an isolated location?
(a) They are afraid of the crime associated with larger populations.
(b) They are very introverted.
(c) They want peace and quiet to enjoy their new hobbies.
(d) They want to avoid questions about their money.

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 angry at her.
(c) Ned is probably ill.
(d) Ned is having an affair.

4. For the past week, what has Mary been assuming is the cause for Ned's need to be alone and his odd mood?
(a) She thinks that he misses having a regular job to go to.
(b) She thinks that he regrets moving to England.
(c) She thinks that he has seen the ghost.
(d) She thinks that his book is not going very well.

5. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?
(a) Stop actively looking for it.
(b) Get to know the house better.
(c) Find out whose ghost it is supposed to be.
(d) Make a habit of speaking out loud to the ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary thinks about the "latent" significance of a piece of information on page 83. What kind of meaning does this information have?

2. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?

3. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?

4. Why does the narrator say that Ned and Mary are "two romantic Americans" (83)?

5. What have Mary's new neighbors told her about the ghost?

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