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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 is dead.
(b) He is Mrs. Grose's former lover.
(c) He wants to murder the children.
(d) He lives far away.

2. In Chapter 5, who does the governess confide in about seeing the strange man?
(a) Mrs. Grose.
(b) Miss Jessel.
(c) Miles.
(d) Flora.

3. Where is the governess' predecessor when she dies?
(a) On a short holiday.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) At Bly.
(d) On her way to church.

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

5. What does seeing the children remind the governess of after she realizes that the children are aware of the ghosts?
(a) Their deceit.
(b) Her job.
(c) She and her brother as children.
(d) Their safety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the content of the letter the governess receives?

2. In Chapter 11, who does the governess confide in about Miles' and Flora's odd behavior?

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

4. What do the governess and Miles discuss on the way to Miles' room after she finds him standing on the lawn?

5. How does Mrs. Grose learn about the last governess' death?

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