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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In section "III," when Mary looks at the house from across the property, what does she feel about the house?
(a) That is is like an evil creature squatting in the landcape.
(b) That it is like a kindly older person that keeps secrets for the good of others.
(c) That it seems to be laughing at her, somehow, almost mockingly.
(d) That it seems to be trying to communicate something urgent to her.

2. After Mary thinks more about the house and its ghost, what does she begin to wonder?
(a) Whether it is possible that Alida lied to them about the ghost.
(b) Whether she might actually already know the identity of the ghost.
(c) Whether her household servants have ever seen the ghost.
(d) Whether Ned has seen the ghost and this is the cause of his strange mood.

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

4. What causes Mary to finally be certain that the ghost was Bob Elwell?
(a) She reads a letter that Elwell wrote.
(b) Her visitor sees the ghost and knows that it is Elwell.
(c) She sees a picture of Elwell.
(d) Her visitor recognizes him from her description.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary, startled by the envelope's contents, cries out and rises to her feet, how does Ned react?

2. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?

3. On page 95, Mary mentions the "fun of the frisson." What is a frisson?

4. What have Mary's new neighbors told her about the ghost?

5. When Ned begins to read the newspaper in the library in section "II," he tries to sound casual as he asks Mary a question. What is the question?

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