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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 event causes Mary to temporarily forget about the mysterious man they saw in October?
(a) One of the housemaids quits.
(b) She and Ned climb Meldon Steep.
(c) The greenhouse boiler breaks.
(d) She receives a letter from Alida Stair.

2. In section "V," who comes to visit Mary?
(a) Bob Elwell's widow.
(b) Alida.
(c) Parvis.
(d) Hugo.

3. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(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 it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When Mary is waiting in the library at the beginning of the story, where is Ned?

5. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?

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