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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the governess first feel about her new position?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Tired.

2. When the governess receives her position at Bly, what is the odd request that her employer makes of her?
(a) Not to contact him for any reason.
(b) To find a husband for Flora.
(c) To write daily.
(d) To never marry.

3. Who replaces the governess' predecessor immediately?
(a) Mrs. Grose.
(b) A nursemaid.
(c) Flora.
(d) Miss Jessel.

4. In retrospect, what amazes the governess about her thoughts after Miles returns to Bly?
(a) Her own ignorance.
(b) Her feelings for her employer.
(c) Her friendship with Mrs. Grose.
(d) Her fear.

5. How does the narrator transcribe the story?
(a) From his photographic memory.
(b) From his notes from interviewing the governess.
(c) From the recording he taped the day he heard the story.
(d) From the original manuscript left to him upon Douglas' death.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street does the governess meet her employer when she first obtains her position at Bly?

2. What does the governess hear outside her door on the first night?

3. What does Mrs. Grose say about Miles' expulsion?

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

5. Who does Mrs. Grose claim to be referring to when she says "he" prefers them young and pretty?

(see the answer key)

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