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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ned asks Alida a question about the ghost's "signalement" (84). What is he asking about?
(a) Its background.
(b) Its physical description.
(c) Its movements and habits.
(d) Its motivations.

2. What does Ned's motive seem to be when he first brings up the subject of whether the house has a ghost?
(a) He is joking about how old the house is.
(b) He thinks that living in a "haunted" house will add to his reputation as a writer.
(c) He is trying to frighten Mary.
(d) He is looking for an excuse to back out of buying the house.

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

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

5. 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 is in the official register of historic homes.
(c) It has no central heating system.
(d) It has no electrical system.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Mary thinks back over the events of October, she sees a figure coming toward the house again. Who is it?

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

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

5. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?

(see the answer key)

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