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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Flora say she arranged her bed to appear that she was still in it while the governess was in the hallway?
(a) She did not do it; someone else did.
(b) She wanted to play a joke on the governess.
(c) She was planning to run away.
(d) She did not want to frighten the governess.

2. Who sends the governess a letter?
(a) Miles.
(b) Parents.
(c) Employer.
(d) Sweetheart.

3. What is the title of the story that Douglas tells to the group in the introduction?
(a) The Governess' Tale.
(b) Turn of the Screw.
(c) The Children.
(d) Untitled.

4. In the introduction, what time of year is it when the group, which includes Douglas and the unnamed narrator, initially gather?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Narrator's Birthday.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Christmas Day.

5. What does the governess think about Miles the first time she sees him?
(a) Demonic.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Mischievous.
(d) Ugly.

6. On what street does the governess meet her employer when she first obtains her position at Bly?
(a) Harrison Circle.
(b) Johnson Avenue.
(c) Davidson Court.
(d) Harley Street.

7. After hearing about Miles' expulsion, what does Mrs. Grose admit to the governess?
(a) Miles is dangerous.
(b) Mrs. Grose is in love with her employer.
(c) Mrs. Grose sees dead people.
(d) Miles is bad.

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

9. Who offers to tell a scary story about two children?
(a) Governess.
(b) Narrator.
(c) Douglas.
(d) Mrs. Grose.

10. Who does the governess believe the presence at the lake is?
(a) Peter Quint.
(b) The children's father.
(c) The children's mother.
(d) Miss Jessel.

11. In Chapter 4, how does the governess view her charges?
(a) Malicious and evil.
(b) Beautiful and charming.
(c) Cold and ugly.
(d) Cunning and manipulative.

12. What is the governess' primary goal in Chapter 8?
(a) Escape.
(b) Exorcising ghosts.
(c) Quitting.
(d) Marriage.

13. What does the governess hear outside her door on the first night?
(a) Scream.
(b) Loud sobbing.
(c) Soft footstep.
(d) Chains.

14. Why is the governess worried that she cannot save the children?
(a) Employer will prevent her.
(b) Unaware of ghosts.
(c) Already lost.
(d) Ghosts too strong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the housekeeper's name?

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

3. What does the governess say to Miles about the letter of expulsion in Chapter 4?

4. What does the governess believe Flora will do if asked about the presence at the lake?

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

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