View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mary thinks back over the events of October, she sees a figure coming toward the house again. Who is it?
(a) The ghost.
(b) Ned.
(c) The letter carrier, delivering their mail.
(d) The boiler repairman.

2. Why is Mary unsure what Ned has or has not already told her about Beb Elwell?
(a) Because she does not pay much attention when he talks about work.
(b) Because Ned has a habit of lying about what he has or has not told her.
(c) Because the Bob Elwell story is very similar to another incident in their past.
(d) Because ever since they moved into the house, her memory is getting weaker.

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

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 angry at her.
(d) Ned is keeping a secret from her.

5. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?
(a) The house.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ned.
(d) Ned's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator say that Ned and Mary are "two romantic Americans" (83)?

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

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

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

5. In the opening of the story, what is Mary waiting for?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 408 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample