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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 trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(b) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(c) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(d) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.

2. When Ned is still gone by the time Mary finishes lunch, where does she decide he must be?
(a) She decides that he must have walked the visitor back to the train station.
(b) She decides that he must have gone for his afternoon walk a little early.
(c) She decides that he must have gone into town to run an errand.
(d) She decides that he has finally left her.

3. On page 84, the reader learns about the "prodigious windfall" that Ned and Mary experienced. Where did this "prodigious windfall" come from?
(a) The Blue Star Mine.
(b) The death of their cousin Hugo.
(c) The Waukesha Sentinel.
(d) Ned's engineering job.

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

5. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?
(a) There is a recently replaced section.
(b) It has a hidden walkway.
(c) It appears to be a different color over the library.
(d) It has one more chimney than they have fireplaces inside.

Short Answer Questions

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

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. What does Ned's motive seem to be when he first brings up the subject of whether the house has a ghost?

4. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?

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

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