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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 does Ned's motive seem to be when he first brings up the subject of whether the house has a ghost?
(a) He thinks that living in a "haunted" house will add to his reputation as a writer.
(b) He is looking for an excuse to back out of buying the house.
(c) He is trying to frighten Mary.
(d) He is joking about how old the house is.

2. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?
(a) When the boiler repairman asks to speak with him.
(b) When Trimmle comes in to ask her whether she has seen Ned.
(c) When the stranger reappears and asks for him again.
(d) When she tries to find him to tell him that lunch is ready.

3. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?
(a) A hidden staircase.
(b) A mysterious portrait.
(c) A book on the house's history.
(d) A letter addressed to a previous occupant of the house.

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

5. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?
(a) Searching the lower floor for the intruder.
(b) Looking through his papers in the library.
(c) Staring out the front door.
(d) Pacing in front of the library fireplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the house does Alida mention that finally convinces Ned and Mary that it is as old as they are hoping?

2. What is the name of Mary and Ned's house?

3. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?

4. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?

5. What have Mary's new neighbors told her about the ghost?

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