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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mary tells Ned what she has learned from her mail, how does Ned react?
(a) He looks guilty and immediately leaves the room.
(b) He gets angry at her and asks whether she trusts him.
(c) He snatches the mail from her and throws it into the fire.
(d) He relaxes and tells her it is nothing to worry about.

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

3. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?
(a) It is in the official register of historic homes.
(b) It has no electrical system.
(c) It has a very unreliable water supply.
(d) It has no central heating system.

4. When Mary and Ned see the man coming toward the hosue in October, what does Mary assume?
(a) It is the ghost.
(b) It is one of their workmen.
(c) It is their cousin Hugo.
(d) It is a friend of Timmle's.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how many years did Ned and Mary live in the American Midwest while Ned worked as an engineer?

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

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

5. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?

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