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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 Ned's business affairs.
(b) With the house and its ghost.
(c) With Ned.
(d) With herself.

3. What is the name of Mary and Ned's house?
(a) Merton.
(b) Boyne.
(c) Lyng.
(d) Pangbourne.

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

5. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?
(a) Ned quickly moves to block her view.
(b) The sun is behind the man.
(c) Her eyesight is not very good.
(d) The man is deliberately keeping himself in the shadows.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section "V," who comes to visit Mary?

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

3. On page 84, the narrator links isolated environments to "acuities of emotion." What are "acuities of emotion"?

4. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?

5. From what period is Ned and Mary's new home?

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