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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 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?
(a) They were discussing a move to England even before they got married.
(b) They had a map of England pinned over their kitchen table at their old house in America.
(c) They had already pre-planned every detail of how they would spend their days.
(d) They made an agreement with one another that they would do "anything" it took to make their dream come true.

2. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
(a) With Ned.
(b) With the house and its ghost.
(c) With Ned's business affairs.
(d) With herself.

3. What explanation does Ned give Mary at the time of the mysterious visit in October?
(a) He refuses to talk about the incident.
(b) It was the boyfriend of Trimmle, the parlor maid.
(c) It was Peters, the man working on their stable drains.
(d) It was a tourist who had heard stories about their ghost.

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

5. Why is Mary unsure what Ned has or has not already told her about Beb Elwell?
(a) Because she does not pay much attention when he talks about work.
(b) Because Ned has a habit of lying about what he has or has not told her.
(c) Because the Bob Elwell story is very similar to another incident in their past.
(d) Because ever since they moved into the house, her memory is getting weaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section "V," who comes to visit Mary?

2. When Mary discards her first two ideas about what is bothering Ned, she comes to a conclusion that upsets her. What is it?

3. For how many years did Ned and Mary live in the American Midwest while Ned worked as an engineer?

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

5. When Ned begins to read the newspaper in the library in section "II," he tries to sound casual as he asks Mary a question. What is the question?

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