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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 84, the reader learns about the "prodigious windfall" that Ned and Mary experienced. Where did this "prodigious windfall" come from?
(a) The Blue Star Mine.
(b) The death of their cousin Hugo.
(c) The Waukesha Sentinel.
(d) Ned's engineering job.

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

3. For how many years did Ned and Mary live in the American Midwest while Ned worked as an engineer?
(a) 4.
(b) 24.
(c) 34.
(d) 14.

4. When Mary finally catches up with Ned on that October day, what is he doing?
(a) Looking through his papers in the library.
(b) Staring out the front door.
(c) Pacing in front of the library fireplace.
(d) Searching the lower floor for the intruder.

5. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?
(a) He quietly tells her to sit back down.
(b) He looks cornered and guilty.
(c) He rushes to her side to comfort her.
(d) He laughs loudly and tells her to stop being dramatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mary and Ned's house?

2. What does Mary conclude she needs to do in order to see the ghost?

3. In section "V," who comes to visit Mary?

4. When the story refers to "Boyne," who or what is being referred to?

5. Where is Mary and Ned's house located?

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