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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) The feeling of "butterflies" in one's stomach.
(b) A sensation of chills or prickling down one's back.
(c) A teasing remark.
(d) A frightening story.

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

3. What causes Mary to finally be certain that the ghost was Bob Elwell?
(a) Her visitor recognizes him from her description.
(b) Her visitor sees the ghost and knows that it is Elwell.
(c) She reads a letter that Elwell wrote.
(d) She sees a picture of Elwell.

4. 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 having an affair.
(b) Ned is probably ill.
(c) Ned is angry at her.
(d) Ned is keeping a secret from her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Ned's joking theory about why the ghost is so hard to see?

3. When the story opens, in which room of her house is Mary waiting?

4. Who is the author of "Afterward"?

5. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?

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