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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character opens the story on page 83 by saying "Oh, there is one, of course, but you'll never know it"?
(a) Mary Boyne.
(b) Ned Boyne.
(c) Trimmle.
(d) Alida Stair.

2. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?
(a) He rushes to her side to comfort her.
(b) He laughs loudly and tells her to stop being dramatic.
(c) He looks cornered and guilty.
(d) He quietly tells her to sit back down.

3. 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.

4. Why does Mary ask the mysterious young man whether he has an appointment with Ned?
(a) She is trying to protect Ned's writing time.
(b) She is actually not sure that she knows where Ned is at the moment.
(c) Ned has specifically asked her to turn away visitors.
(d) She instinctively mistrusts the young man.

5. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?
(a) It makes people wonder about your sanity.
(b) It is bad manners.
(c) It is dangerous.
(d) It frightens the ghosts away.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ned is still gone by the time Mary finishes lunch, where does she decide he must be?

2. On that evening in the library in section "II," what does Mary see has happened when she looks up from preparing the tea?

3. In section "II," what question does Mary repeatedly ask Ned that evening in the library?

4. Where is Mary and Ned's house located?

5. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?

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