Why did Josephine tell Louise about Brently's death in broken sentences?
1. She didn't speak English very well.
2. She was worried about Louise.
3. She was not sure that Brently was dead.
Why did Richards wait before coming home with the news of Brently's death?
1. He wanted to be sure that it was true.
2. He worked at the newspaper and it wasn't time to go home.
3. He wanted to get there before any less careful friend brought the news.
What happened when Louise first heard the news of Brently's death?
1. She ran to her room and locked the door.
2. She was unwilling to accept its significance.
3. She cried and went to her sister for comfort.
What word best describes how Louise felt immediately after she went to her room?
1. Tired
2. Sad
3. Happy
Louise was waiting for something that was coming to her in her room. What was it?
1. Brently's ghost.
2. The fear that had followed her vacant feeling.
3. Knowledge that she could think and act on her own.
What did Louise do as the thing was coming to her?
1. Chased it away with her will.
2. Wanted to possess it.
3. Fought against it.
Why did Louise begin to feel happy?
1. She had never loved Brently.
2. She was always stronger than Brently.
3. She could now control her own life.
What did Louise want most as she thought about her future?
1. For Brently to be safe and come back alive.
2. To have a short but happy life.
3. To live alone for a long time.
Why was everyone surprised when Brently came home?
1. He was supposed to be dead.
2. He was very late.
3. He was dirty and tired from travelling.
Why did Louise most likely die?
1. Of joy that kills.
2. Of fear of Brently's ghost.
3. Of disappointment.