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

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)?
(a) Alida is laughing along, but Mary suspects that for some reason Alida does not find the subject as funny as everyone else does.
(b) Mary recognizes that Alida is probably jealous of their good fortune and is trying to hide it.
(c) Mary has only just realized that Alida is using this discussion as an opportunity to make fun of Mary and Ned.
(d) Mary suspects that Alida feels embarrassed because she is lying about the ghost.

3. From what period is Ned and Mary's new home?
(a) Tudor.
(b) Regency.
(c) Edwardian.
(d) Georgian.

4. When does Mary first realize that Ned is missing?
(a) When the stranger reappears and asks for him again.
(b) When the boiler repairman asks to speak with him.
(c) When Trimmle comes in to ask her whether she has seen Ned.
(d) When she tries to find him to tell him that lunch is ready.

5. What did Mary and Ned discover about their roof?
(a) It has a hidden walkway.
(b) It appears to be a different color over the library.
(c) There is a recently replaced section.
(d) It has one more chimney than they have fireplaces inside.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?

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

4. What is the only descriptive detail that the maid is able to give Mary about the stranger's appearance?

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

(see the answer key)

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