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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with the person Mrs. Grose identifies from the governess' description of the stranger?
(a) He wants to murder the children.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is Mrs. Grose's former lover.
(d) He lives far away.

2. What does the governess frequently argue with herself about?
(a) Whether she really sees the ghosts.
(b) Whether she should mention the ghosts.
(c) Whether her employer loves her.
(d) Whether the children are evil.

3. Why does the governess feel that Miles has her trapped in Chapter 11?
(a) She cannot speak to the employer.
(b) She cannot quit her job.
(c) She cannot be the first to mention the ghosts.
(d) She cannot get away from Bly.

4. Who does the governess tell about Miles' expulsion?
(a) Mrs. Grose.
(b) Flora.
(c) Employer.
(d) Miss Jessel.

5. What does the governess talk to Mrs. Grose about in Chapter 11?
(a) The events of the previous night.
(b) Peter Quint and Miss Jessel's relationship.
(c) The children's education.
(d) Her love for the employer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the governess and children avoid mentioning?

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

3. When the governess describes the stranger, who does Mrs. Grose believe him to be?

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

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

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