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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the governess see on the stairs eleven days after her encounter in the hallway?
(a) Flora with Mrs. Grose.
(b) Peter Quint with Miles.
(c) A woman sitting with her head in her hands.
(d) Her employer.

2. Who plans to meet Miles on the carriage when he returns to Bly from school?
(a) Mrs. Grose and Flora.
(b) The governess and Flora.
(c) The governess and Miss Jessel.
(d) The governess and Mrs. Grose.

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

4. What does Mrs. Grose say about Miles' expulsion?
(a) He is a very bad boy.
(b) She is glad.
(c) He would never harm anyone.
(d) She does not believe the governess is telling the truth.

5. What does the governess initially think of the childrens' behavior?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Good.
(c) Bad.
(d) Scary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the story that Douglas tells to the group in the introduction?

2. Why does the governess say she did this?

3. Who does the governess share a room with?

4. What does the governess find when she returns to her room after her encounter in the hallway?

5. What is the reason for Miles' request?

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