1. 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 knows how long "afterward" it is when people realize they have seen the ghost.
(b) He asks if she ever wonders exactly how he made the money they used to buy the house.
(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.

2. 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 misses having a regular job to go to.
(b) She thinks that he has seen the ghost.
(c) She thinks that his book is not going very well.
(d) She thinks that he regrets moving to England.

3. On that evening in the library in section "II," what does Mary see has happened when she looks up from preparing the tea?
(a) Ned's face has changed and he looks completely himself again.
(b) Somehow, all of the lamps have been blown out at once.
(c) Trimmle has been standing in the doorway, eavesdropping.
(d) Ned is staring in horror out the library window.

4. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?
(a) He snatches the mail from her and throws it into the fire.
(b) He relaxes and tells her it is nothing to worry about.
(c) He looks guilty and immediately leaves the room.
(d) He gets angry at her and asks whether she trusts him.

5. In section "II," what question does Mary repeatedly ask Ned that evening in the library?
(a) She asks him what secret he is keeping from her.
(b) She asks whether he has given up trying to see the ghost.
(c) She asks whether it was a good idea to move into this particular house.
(d) She asks whether he is having an affair.