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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Mary's mind, what is the only possible source of information about what has happened to Ned?
(a) Lyng.
(b) Ned's papers.
(c) Parvis.
(d) Trimmle.

2. When Mary discards her first two ideas about what is bothering Ned, she comes to a conclusion that upsets her. What is it?
(a) Ned is having an affair.
(b) Ned is keeping a secret from her.
(c) Ned is probably ill.
(d) Ned is angry at her.

3. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?
(a) The boiler repairman.
(b) A tourist.
(c) Bob Elwell.
(d) The ghost.

4. What does Mary learn about the Blue Star Mine deal from her visitor in section "V"?
(a) Ned's actions caused the mine to go bankrupt.
(b) Ned committed a crime in order to make the deal.
(c) It was not nearly as lucrative a deal as Ned pretended.
(d) Ned cheated Bob Elwell in order to make more money from it.

5. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?
(a) He quietly tells her to sit back down.
(b) He rushes to her side to comfort her.
(c) He laughs loudly and tells her to stop being dramatic.
(d) He looks cornered and guilty.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?

4. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?

5. On page 84, the reader learns about the "prodigious windfall" that Ned and Mary experienced. Where did this "prodigious windfall" come from?

(see the answer key)

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