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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what does the governess feel is her primary goal?
(a) Banishing the ghosts.
(b) Not disturbing the master.
(c) Saving the children.
(d) Getting a new job.

2. What does the governess do with the letter?
(a) Mail it.
(b) Leave it on the table for Luke to post.
(c) Throw it away.
(d) Burn it.

3. What does the governess believe Miles is doing as he peers out the window after dinner?
(a) Wishing he were somewhere else.
(b) Looking for something that he cannot see.
(c) Trying to sneak away.
(d) Stalling to give Peter Quint time to attack.

4. What does Miles want to do in Chapter 14?
(a) Make the governess quit.
(b) Convince his uncle to come to Bly.
(c) Go to church.
(d) Live with his uncle.

5. What happens after the governess asks Flora about Miss Jessel?
(a) Flora jumps into the lake.
(b) Miss Jessel appears across the lake.
(c) Peter Quint appears across the lake.
(d) Miles appears across the lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the governess think the ghosts want with the children?

2. What does the governess believe that Miles' visit to her the night before Mrs. Grose and Flora leave indicates?

3. What does the governess expect as a result of skipping church?

4. What does Miles tell the governess as he prepares to go outside in Chapter 23?

5. Why does the governess feel that she can take care of things after Mrs. Grose and Flora leave Bly?

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