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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?
(a) She is trying to protect Ned's writing time.
(b) She instinctively mistrusts the young man.
(c) Ned has specifically asked her to turn away visitors.
(d) She is actually not sure that she knows where Ned is at the moment.

2. Why are Ned and Mary so interested in living in an isolated location?
(a) They are very introverted.
(b) They are afraid of the crime associated with larger populations.
(c) They want peace and quiet to enjoy their new hobbies.
(d) They want to avoid questions about their money.

3. When the story opens, in which room of her house is Mary waiting?
(a) The front parlor.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) The library.
(d) The dining room.

4. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?
(a) A teasing remark.
(b) A sensation of chills or prickling down one's back.
(c) The feeling of "butterflies" in one's stomach.
(d) A frightening story.

5. What event causes Mary to temporarily forget about the mysterious man they saw in October?
(a) She receives a letter from Alida Stair.
(b) One of the housemaids quits.
(c) The greenhouse boiler breaks.
(d) She and Ned climb Meldon Steep.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?

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

3. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?

4. To what do Mary and Ned attribute the great beauty they see in England?

5. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?

(see the answer key)

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