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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mary thinks back over the events of October, she sees a figure coming toward the house again. Who is it?
(a) The boiler repairman.
(b) Ned.
(c) The letter carrier, delivering their mail.
(d) The ghost.

2. When Mary searches Ned's desk, to whom does she find he has been writing?
(a) Parvis.
(b) Bob Elwell.
(c) The Waukesha Sentinel.
(d) Alida Stair.

3. 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) Alida Stair.
(c) Trimmle.
(d) Ned Boyne.

4. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?
(a) A tourist.
(b) The ghost.
(c) The boiler repairman.
(d) Bob Elwell.

5. In section "V," who comes to visit Mary?
(a) Bob Elwell's widow.
(b) Alida.
(c) Parvis.
(d) Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mary thinks more about the house and its ghost, what does she begin to wonder?

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

3. In Mary's mind, what is the only possible source of information about what has happened to Ned?

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

5. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?

(see the answer key)

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