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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Ned and Mary so interested in living in an isolated location?
(a) They want to avoid questions about their money.
(b) They are very introverted.
(c) They want peace and quiet to enjoy their new hobbies.
(d) They are afraid of the crime associated with larger populations.

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

3. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?
(a) Searching the lower floor for the intruder.
(b) Looking through his papers in the library.
(c) Staring out the front door.
(d) Pacing in front of the library fireplace.

4. From what period is Ned and Mary's new home?
(a) Regency.
(b) Georgian.
(c) Tudor.
(d) Edwardian.

5. When Mary is waiting in the library at the beginning of the story, where is Ned?
(a) Working in his office.
(b) Finishing his lunch.
(c) In town on an errand.
(d) Taking a walk.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What have Mary's new neighbors told her about the ghost?

4. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?

5. What causes Mary to finally be certain that the ghost was Bob Elwell?

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