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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the male child's name?
(a) Mike.
(b) Nick.
(c) Miles.
(d) Milo.

2. Why does the governess think Flora pretends not to see the presence at the lake?
(a) The presence would be angry.
(b) Flora is angry at the ghost.
(c) Flora is scared.
(d) To protect the governess.

3. Who are the children in relation to the governess' employer?
(a) Grandchildren.
(b) Step-children.
(c) Nephew and niece.
(d) Children.

4. Why does the governess cry to Mrs. Grose after she feels the presence watching her and the children?
(a) Because she is afraid of being fired.
(b) Because she is scared.
(c) Because the children know about the ghosts.
(d) Because the children got lost.

5. What is the governess' favorite time of day?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) The last hour of daylight after the children are retired.
(c) Bedtime.
(d) Midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the stranger standing when the governess first sees him during her favorite time of day?

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

3. What does the governess feel would better explain Peter Quint's appearance?

4. Where is the governess' predecessor when she dies?

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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