1. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(b) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(c) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(d) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.

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 keeping a secret from her.
(b) Ned is angry at her.
(c) Ned is having an affair.
(d) Ned is probably ill.

3. 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?
(a) He asks if she ever wonders exactly how he made the money they used to buy the house.
(b) He asks if she knows how long "afterward" it is when people realize they have seen the ghost.
(c) He asks if the mysterious stranger has come back to the house at any point.
(d) He asks if Mary remembers seeing the ghost in October.

4. To what do Mary and Ned attribute the great beauty they see in England?
(a) Their own hatred for the American Midwest.
(b) Its history.
(c) New places always seem attractive at first.
(d) Its small size.

5. For the past week, what has Mary been assuming is the cause for Ned's need to be alone and his odd mood?
(a) She thinks that he has seen the ghost.
(b) She thinks that he regrets moving to England.
(c) She thinks that his book is not going very well.
(d) She thinks that he misses having a regular job to go to.