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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 8, why does Mrs. Grose say Miles is bad?
(a) Lied.
(b) Stole.
(c) Spent time with Peter Quint.
(d) Fought.

4. What are the governess' plans after Miles' holiday?
(a) To quit her job.
(b) To send Miles to a new school.
(c) To argue with his school about expelling him.
(d) Nothing.

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

6. Where does the governess next feel a presence watching her and the children?
(a) At the lake.
(b) From the tower.
(c) In the classroom.
(d) In the dining room.

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

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

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

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

11. What does the governess feel would better explain Peter Quint's appearance?
(a) Secrets and vices in his life.
(b) Wages.
(c) Favorite alcoholic drink.
(d) Heritage.

12. What is Mrs. Grose's reaction upon the governess' return to Bly after the governess sees the stranger?
(a) Relief.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

13. What does the governess say to Miles about the letter of expulsion in Chapter 4?
(a) Accuses him of stealing.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Yells at him for being such a bad boy.
(d) Tells him he must choose a new school.

14. Who does the governess tell about Miles' expulsion?
(a) Employer.
(b) Miss Jessel.
(c) Mrs. Grose.
(d) Flora.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator transcribe the story?

2. Who does the governess compare the stranger to?

3. What is the name of the estate where the governess works?

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 see on the stairs eleven days after her encounter in the hallway?

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