The Turn of the Screw · Henry James

Chapters VII–XII Quiz

Miss Jessel at the lake, the staircase at night, Miles on the lawn, and the governess's refusal to write to the uncle.

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Q1 of 10
Who is the woman in black by the lake, according to the governess?
Q2 of 10
What does Mrs. Grose reveal about Quint and Miss Jessel?
Q3 of 10
How did Quint die?
Q4 of 10
Who, Mrs. Grose admits, spent a great deal of time with Quint?
Q5 of 10
How do the children behave in the calm that follows?
Q6 of 10
Where does the governess meet Quint face to face at night?
Q7 of 10
Where is Flora when the governess returns to her room?
Q8 of 10
Whom does the governess see standing on the lawn at night?
Q9 of 10
How does Miles explain being outside at night?
Q10 of 10
Why does the governess refuse to write to the uncle?