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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 not being practical about their search for a house.
(c) Because neither one has any common sense.
(d) Because they are clearly deeply in love.

2. What does Ned say, on page 83, must be true for him to believe a house is old?
(a) It must be "bought out of an exhibition."
(b) It must be "practical."
(c) It must be "thoroughly uncomfortable."
(d) It must be "a registered home."

3. When the young man appears behind Mary, who does she at first assume that he is?
(a) A tourist.
(b) Bob Elwell.
(c) The ghost.
(d) The boiler repairman.

4. Why does Mary have a hard time seeing the details of the man's appearance on that day in October?
(a) The man is deliberately keeping himself in the shadows.
(b) Her eyesight is not very good.
(c) Ned quickly moves to block her view.
(d) The sun is behind the man.

5. What does Mary suddenly remember finding one day in October?
(a) A mysterious portrait.
(b) A hidden staircase.
(c) A letter addressed to a previous occupant of the house.
(d) A book on the house's history.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ned is still gone by the time Mary finishes lunch, where does she decide he must be?

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

3. Ned asks Alida a question about the ghost's "signalement" (84). What is he asking about?

4. 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?

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

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