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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Grose claim to be referring to when she says "he" prefers them young and pretty?
(a) Peter Quint.
(b) Employer.
(c) Luke.
(d) Miles.

2. How does Douglas know the governess?
(a) She is his cousin.
(b) She is his sister.
(c) He marries her.
(d) She is his sister's governess.

3. What does the governess see on the stairs eleven days after her encounter in the hallway?
(a) Peter Quint with Miles.
(b) Flora with Mrs. Grose.
(c) A woman sitting with her head in her hands.
(d) Her employer.

4. How does the governess first feel about her new position?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Tired.
(c) Apprehensive.
(d) Thrilled.

5. What does the governess initially think of the childrens' behavior?
(a) Bad.
(b) Scary.
(c) Good.
(d) Suspicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the first governess?

2. On what street does the governess meet her employer when she first obtains her position at Bly?

3. Who sends the governess a letter?

4. What is Mrs. Grose's reaction upon the governess' return to Bly after the governess sees the stranger?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the governess, Mrs. Grose, and Flora each react to Miss Jessel's appearance at the lake on the evening that Flora sneaks away after dinner?

2. How does the governess view the children after becoming convinced that they are aware of the presence of ghosts at Bly?

3. Describe the governess' thoughts on the way to church.

4. What do the governess and Mrs. Grose decide about Miles' expulsion?

5. What does Miles discuss with the governess when she visits him in his room one evening?

6. How does the governess react when she senses movement in the hall one night?

7. Describe the scene between the governess and Miss Jessel when the governess returns to Bly after her conversation in the graveyard with Miles.

8. Describe how the governess retrospectively views the period immediately after Miles' arrival at Bly.

9. Why does the governess refrain from mentioning the ghosts to the children?

10. What happens when the governess returns to her bedroom after seeing Peter Quint in the stairway?

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