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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, why does the governess think Miles has been expelled?

2. How does the governess describe the stranger to Mrs. Grose?

3. In retrospect, what amazes the governess about her thoughts after Miles returns to Bly?

4. What does the governess see on the stairs eleven days after her encounter in the hallway?

5. In Chapter 3, who does the governess pick up in the carriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mrs. Grose's opinion about Miss Jessel and Peter Quint when the governess questions her about them.

2. How does Flora sneak away from the governess after dinner one night?

3. Why does Mrs. Grose react to the governess' absence from church the way that she does?

4. How does Mrs. Grose respond to the accusations against Miles?

5. What does the governess think about Miles and Flora's relationships with the ghosts?

6. Describe the governess' initial opinion of Bly.

7. How does Flora react to the supernatural presence at the lake, and how does the governess believe Flora will react to questioning about the ghosts at Bly?

8. Why does the governess tell Miles she stayed at Bly after sending Mrs. Grose and Flora to her employer?

9. Why does Miles say he stole the governess' letter to his uncle, and what does he do with it?

10. Describe Mrs. Grose's ambiguous remarks about "him".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a strong sense of ambiguity in the governess' discussions with Miles and Flora about the ghosts. Describe the many ambiguous conversations and actions concerning the ghosts throughout "The Turn of the Screw". Why is this not more direct? How would a direct conversation about the ghosts change the story?

Essay Topic 2

The governess' control of the situation varies throughout the story. Track the progress of her control, stating causes and effects. How could she maintain a consistent amount of control throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Once the governess realizes that Miles and Flora are aware of the ghosts, she no longer sees the children as innocent. How do her feelings change? How does this change her goals concerning her job?

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