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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. How do the children respond to their lessons in Chapter 9?
(a) Fail.
(b) Confused.
(c) Refuse to do them.
(d) Excel.

2. On what street does the governess meet her employer when she first obtains her position at Bly?
(a) Harrison Circle.
(b) Johnson Avenue.
(c) Harley Street.
(d) Davidson Court.

3. Before going to church, why does the governess return to the house the evening after the morning that she misses church?
(a) She forgets her gloves.
(b) She rips her skirt.
(c) She forgets her hat.
(d) She sees a ghost.

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

5. Where is the stranger standing when the governess first sees him during her favorite time of day?
(a) On the tower.
(b) In the road.
(c) In the dining room.
(d) In her bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the governess receives her position at Bly, what is the odd request that her employer makes of her?

2. What does the governess decide to say about Miles being expelled?

3. What does Mrs. Grose think about the male child?

4. What is the housekeeper's name?

5. Who plans to meet Miles on the carriage when he returns to Bly from school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the second time that the governess sees the stranger.

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

3. The morning after the governess' conversation with Miles in his room, what does Mrs. Grose ask the governess, and what does the governess hide?

4. Describe Peter Quint's activities on the evening that the governess senses movement in the halls.

5. Describe the children's history that the employer tells the governess.

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

7. How do the governess and Mrs. Grose get along?

8. Describe Mrs. Grose's version of why Miles is bad.

9. How does Douglas acquire the story?

10. How does Mrs. Grose respond to the accusations against Miles?

(see the answer keys)

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