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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the governess cling to as the children's saving point?
(a) Unawareness.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Awareness.

2. Who does the governess tell about the stranger she sees while taking her walk?
(a) Miles.
(b) Flora.
(c) Mrs. Grose.
(d) No one.

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

4. What does the governess believe Flora will do if asked about the presence at the lake?
(a) Run away.
(b) Cry.
(c) Die.
(d) Lie.

5. Who does the governess think is playing a joke on her in the form of the stranger she sees while taking her walk?
(a) Flora.
(b) Mrs. Grose.
(c) The staff at Bly.
(d) Miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Jessel say to Mrs. Grose's concerns about Miles spending time with Peter Quint?

2. Why is the governess worried that she cannot save the children?

3. In Chapter 5, who does the governess confide in about seeing the strange man?

4. Before going to church, why does the governess return to the house the evening after the morning that she misses church?

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

(see the answer key)

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