1. What causes Mary to finally be certain that the ghost was Bob Elwell?
(a) She reads a letter that Elwell wrote.
(b) She sees a picture of Elwell.
(c) Her visitor sees the ghost and knows that it is Elwell.
(d) Her visitor recognizes him from her description.

2. 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 seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.
(c) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(d) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.

3. In the opening of the story, what is Mary waiting for?
(a) She is waiting for the mail to be brought in.
(b) She is waiting for the lamps to be brought in.
(c) She is waiting for Ned to arrive.
(d) She is waiting for dinner to be announced.

4. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?
(a) He wore foreign clothing.
(b) He was not very tall.
(c) He had an unusual hat.
(d) He walked with a limp.

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