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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 want to do after her conversation with Miles?

2. After the incident, what does the governess decide?

3. How does the governess feel after Mrs. Grose and Flora's departure?

4. What does the governess do with the letter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Investigate "The Turn of the Screw" as gothic fiction. How does it adhere to and differ from a typical gothic novel? What changes could be made to mark it clearly as gothic fiction? How could it be altered to avoid being termed gothic fiction?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the governess' relationships with Flora and Miles. How does she treat them differently? Provide evidence to support your opinion. Why does she treat them differently? What would change in "The Turn of the Screw" if Miles was sent to his uncle and Flora was the one to die?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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