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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation does Ned give Mary at the time of the mysterious visit in October?
(a) It was the boyfriend of Trimmle, the parlor maid.
(b) It was Peters, the man working on their stable drains.
(c) It was a tourist who had heard stories about their ghost.
(d) He refuses to talk about the incident.

2. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?
(a) It frightens the ghosts away.
(b) It makes people wonder about your sanity.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It is bad manners.

3. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
(a) With herself.
(b) With the house and its ghost.
(c) With Ned's business affairs.
(d) With Ned.

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

5. When they are all laughing about the idea of a ghost, what does it mean that Mary "noted a certain flatness of tone in Alida's answering hilarity" (83)?
(a) Mary recognizes that Alida is probably jealous of their good fortune and is trying to hide it.
(b) Alida is laughing along, but Mary suspects that for some reason Alida does not find the subject as funny as everyone else does.
(c) Mary has only just realized that Alida is using this discussion as an opportunity to make fun of Mary and Ned.
(d) Mary suspects that Alida feels embarrassed because she is lying about the ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ned is still gone by the time Mary finishes lunch, where does she decide he must be?

2. For the past week, what has Mary been assuming is the cause for Ned's need to be alone and his odd mood?

3. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?

4. Ned asks Alida a question about the ghost's "signalement" (84). What is he asking about?

5. When Mary and Ned see the man coming toward the hosue in October, what does Mary assume?

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