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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the governess receive instead?

2. Where does the governess search for Flora?

3. What is the governess unable to do that night?

4. What does the governess tell Miles he must do if he wants to return to school?

5. What does Flora do when she is found?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Turn of the Screw" begins with a frame story that provides a little bit of background information on the governess. How does this enhance the story? How would "The Turn of the Screw" be different if it began with the first chapter, rather than the frame story?

Essay Topic 2

The governess and Miss Jessel both act as teachers to the children. Compare and contrast these two women. How do the actions of one influence the other?

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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