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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary find in the envelope addressed to her?
(a) A letter from Parvis.
(b) An anonymous note.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A newspaper clipping.

2. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(b) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(c) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(d) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.

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

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

5. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?
(a) It makes people wonder about your sanity.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It frightens the ghosts away.
(d) It is bad manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail does the narrator relate as evidence of how much Ned and Mary have yearned for a life like the one they have in England?

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

3. According to Alida, what is unusual about the ghost at Ned and Mary's new house?

4. What event causes Mary to temporarily forget about the mysterious man they saw in October?

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

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