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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miles say he likes?

2. What does Miles' action after breakfast signify on the morning that Mrs. Grose and Flora leave Bly?

3. What does Miles want to do in Chapter 14?

4. What does the governess want Flora to do?

5. What does the governess frequently argue with herself about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The governess' responsibility is to teach the children, not tend to their physical needs. Is preventing their interactions with ghosts a part of her job description? Why or why not? How does the governess view her responsibilities? How do the other characters view the governess' responsibilities?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout "The Turn of the Screw", the governess emphasizes her superiority over other characters and alters her description of events to make herself appear in a better light. Why does the governess do this? Who is she trying to impress, and why? How is the governess in the story different from the governess who reflects upon the events as she writes the manuscript?

Essay Topic 3

Miles' role in the story changes while Flora's role remains static. In what ways does Miles' role change? What causes these changes? What results from these changes? How do the other characters' interactions with Miles change as his role within the narrative changes?

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