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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mary is waiting in the library at the beginning of the story, where is Ned?
(a) Taking a walk.
(b) Finishing his lunch.
(c) Working in his office.
(d) In town on an errand.

2. Why does the narrator say that Ned and Mary are "two romantic Americans" (83)?
(a) Because they tell Alida a far-fetched story about their previous home.
(b) Because they are clearly deeply in love.
(c) Because neither one has any common sense.
(d) Because they are not being practical about their search for a house.

3. On that evening in the library in section "II," what does Mary see has happened when she looks up from preparing the tea?
(a) Trimmle has been standing in the doorway, eavesdropping.
(b) Ned's face has changed and he looks completely himself again.
(c) Somehow, all of the lamps have been blown out at once.
(d) Ned is staring in horror out the library window.

4. Where is Mary and Ned's house located?
(a) Shropshire.
(b) Devon.
(c) Kent.
(d) Dorsetshire.

5. What does Mary find in the envelope addressed to her?
(a) An anonymous note.
(b) A newspaper clipping.
(c) A letter from Parvis.
(d) A photograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?

2. When they are all laughing about the idea of a ghost, what does it mean that Mary "noted a certain flatness of tone in Alida's answering hilarity" (83)?

3. What is Ned's joking theory about why the ghost is so hard to see?

4. While she is thinking it over in the library, where does Mary finally decide the blame lies for Ned's distracted, anxious mood?

5. What event causes Mary to temporarily forget about the mysterious man they saw in October?

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