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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Miles' response to the governess' question about why he went outside?
(a) He is ten years old.
(b) He wants her to think of him as bad.
(c) He wants to leave Bly.
(d) He wants a new friend.

2. What does the governess frequently argue with herself about?
(a) Whether her employer loves her.
(b) Whether she really sees the ghosts.
(c) Whether she should mention the ghosts.
(d) Whether the children are evil.

3. What does the governess think about Miles the first time she sees him?
(a) Demonic.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Mischievous.
(d) Ugly.

4. How does the governess respond to Miles' request and reasoning?
(a) Miles' parents will never return.
(b) The governess does not like him either.
(c) Miles cannot be friends with Peter Quint anymore.
(d) Miles does not have his own kind, except Flora.

5. How does Flora react to the presence that watches the governess and the children?
(a) Exaggerates her play.
(b) Cries.
(c) Admits to seeing ghosts.
(d) No response.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Flora say she arranged her bed to appear that she was still in it while the governess was in the hallway?

2. Who does the governess tell about the stranger she sees while taking her walk?

3. How does the governess believe Miles will use her fear?

4. What does Flora complain about when the governess returns to her room after her encounter in the hallway?

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

(see the answer key)

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