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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, who does the governess confide in about Miles' and Flora's odd behavior?
(a) Mrs. Grose.
(b) Flora.
(c) Miss Jessel.
(d) Miles.

2. What is the content of the letter the governess receives?
(a) Marriage proposal.
(b) Tells the governess she is fired.
(c) Offers a raise in pay.
(d) Miles' expulsion.

3. What indicates the ghosts' presence to the governess?
(a) A cold burst of wind.
(b) A sudden hush and an abrupt change in activity.
(c) A loud noise and the children's cries.
(d) The appearance of the ghosts.

4. What does the governess do about her suspicions concerning the ghosts?
(a) Keep them to herself.
(b) Ask the children.
(c) Write to her parents.
(d) Tell her employer.

5. What is the reason the school provides for Miles' expulsion?
(a) He uses bad language.
(b) He steals letters.
(c) He is an injury to others.
(d) He fights a lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing about Miles' expulsion, what does Mrs. Grose admit to the governess?

2. What is Miles' answer when Mrs. Grose confronts him about spending time with Peter Quint?

3. What is the governess' primary goal in Chapter 8?

4. What is Miles' response to the governess' question about why he went outside?

5. What does seeing the children remind the governess of after she realizes that the children are aware of the ghosts?

(see the answer key)

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