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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(b) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(c) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(d) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.

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

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

4. What does Ned say, on page 83, must be true for him to believe a house is old?
(a) It must be "a registered home."
(b) It must be "thoroughly uncomfortable."
(c) It must be "bought out of an exhibition."
(d) It must be "practical."

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?
(a) He asks if Mary remembers seeing the ghost in October.
(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 she knows how long "afterward" it is when people realize they have seen the ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 84, the reader learns about the "prodigious windfall" that Ned and Mary experienced. Where did this "prodigious windfall" come from?

2. What event causes Mary to temporarily forget about the mysterious man they saw in October?

3. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?

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

5. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?

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