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

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

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

4. 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.

5. What does Mary learn from the contents of the envelope?
(a) Bob Elwell is dead.
(b) All of their money is gone.
(c) Her husband is a criminal.
(d) Her husband is being sued.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?

2. Who is the author of "Afterward"?

3. As Mary thinks back over the events of October, she sees a figure coming toward the house again. Who is it?

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

5. To what do Mary and Ned attribute the great beauty they see in England?

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