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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Alida, what is unusual about the ghost at Ned and Mary's new house?
(a) It can come and go--it is not "bound" to the house itself.
(b) It can take different forms depending on who is living in the house.
(c) No one knows they have seen it until quite a while after they actually see it.
(d) It can assume a physical form.

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

4. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?
(a) The man is deliberately keeping himself in the shadows.
(b) Her eyesight is not very good.
(c) Ned quickly moves to block her view.
(d) The sun is behind the man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?

2. When section "III" opens, Mary is spending the morning working outdoors. She goes into the area where the "espaliered" pear trees are (89). What kind of pear trees are these?

3. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?

4. On that evening in the library in section "II," what does Mary see has happened when she looks up from preparing the tea?

5. What does Mary learn about the Blue Star Mine deal from her visitor in section "V"?

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