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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 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 gets angry at her and asks whether she trusts him.
(c) He looks guilty and immediately leaves the room.
(d) He relaxes and tells her it is nothing to worry about.

2. What have Mary's new neighbors told her about the ghost?
(a) That she will not know when she sees it.
(b) That it is often absent for long stretches of time.
(c) Nothing.
(d) That it can only be seen at night.

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

4. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?
(a) Get to know the house better.
(b) Make a habit of speaking out loud to the ghost.
(c) Stop actively looking for it.
(d) Find out whose ghost it is supposed to be.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?

2. When Mary searches Ned's desk, to whom does she find he has been writing?

3. Why are Ned and Mary so interested in living in an isolated location?

4. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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