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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 trying to frighten Mary.
(c) He is looking for an excuse to back out of buying the house.
(d) He is joking about how old the house is.

2. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?
(a) With Ned.
(b) With herself.
(c) With Ned's business affairs.
(d) With the house and its ghost.

3. When Ned speeds off to talk with the mysterious visitor on that day in October, why does it take Mary so long to follow?
(a) She is dizzy and has to move carefully.
(b) She is too frightened of the ghost to move, at first.
(c) Ned tells her not to follow him.
(d) One of the heels of her shoes has come loose.

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

5. When the story opens, in which room of her house is Mary waiting?
(a) The front parlor.
(b) The library.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) The dining room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary believe that people should not talk about seeing ghosts?

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

3. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?

4. When section "III" opens, Mary is spending the morning working outdoors. She goes into the area where the "espaliered" pear trees are (89). What kind of pear trees are these?

5. When Mary discards her first two ideas about what is bothering Ned, she comes to a conclusion that upsets her. What is it?

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