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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section "II," what question does Mary repeatedly ask Ned that evening in the library?
(a) She asks whether he has given up trying to see the ghost.
(b) She asks him what secret he is keeping from her.
(c) She asks whether it was a good idea to move into this particular house.
(d) She asks whether he is having an affair.

2. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?
(a) A tourist.
(b) The ghost.
(c) Bob Elwell.
(d) The boiler repairman.

3. 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 a very unreliable water supply.
(b) It has no central heating system.
(c) It is in the official register of historic homes.
(d) It has no electrical system.

4. What does Mary learn from the contents of the envelope?
(a) Her husband is being sued.
(b) Bob Elwell is dead.
(c) All of their money is gone.
(d) Her husband is a criminal.

5. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?
(a) It has one more chimney than they have fireplaces inside.
(b) It has a hidden walkway.
(c) There is a recently replaced section.
(d) It appears to be a different color over the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?

2. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?

3. When Mary is waiting in the library at the beginning of the story, where is Ned?

4. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?

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

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