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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?
(a) Ned.
(b) The house.
(c) Ned's father.
(d) Mary.

2. On that evening in the library in section "II," what does Mary see has happened when she looks up from preparing the tea?
(a) Trimmle has been standing in the doorway, eavesdropping.
(b) Somehow, all of the lamps have been blown out at once.
(c) Ned's face has changed and he looks completely himself again.
(d) Ned is staring in horror out the library window.

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

4. What does Ned say, on page 83, must be true for him to believe a house is old?
(a) It must be "thoroughly uncomfortable."
(b) It must be "a registered home."
(c) It must be "bought out of an exhibition."
(d) It must be "practical."

5. When Mary thinks back on the October visit from the mysterious man, she thinks that it "had no mark of the portentous" (86). What does this mean she felt about the visit at the time that it happened?
(a) It did not seem to have any significant meaning for the future.
(b) It was an obvious breach of etiquette.
(c) It did not seem as confusing at the time as it would later become.
(d) It was clearly unlucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary find in the envelope addressed to her?

2. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?

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

4. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?

5. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?

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