The Turn of the Screw

Henry James · 1898

Ten questions on plot, characters and themes. Take it free. Pass 7 of 10 to ace it.

Question 1 of 10

How does the story reach the reader?

As letters between two friendsAs a manuscript read aloud to a Christmas partyAs a newspaper reportAs the governess speaking directly to us

Question 2 of 10

What condition does the employer set when he hires the governess?

That she teach only LatinThat she never trouble him about anythingThat she stay only one yearThat she write to him weekly

Question 3 of 10

What is the name of the country house?

BlyHarleyQuint HallJessel Court

Question 4 of 10

What are the two children called?

Miles and FloraPeter and FloraMiles and GroseDouglas and Flora

Question 5 of 10

Who is Mrs Grose?

The children's auntThe housekeeperA neighbourThe children's former teacher

Question 6 of 10

Why does Miles come home from school?

He is illHe has been expelled, and the reason is never givenThe school has closedHis uncle sends for him

Question 7 of 10

Where does the governess first see the strange man?

In the garden at nightOn top of the towerAt a window of the dining roomOn the road to the village

Question 8 of 10

Who was Peter Quint in life?

The master's former valetA gardener at BlyThe children's uncleA doctor from the village

Question 9 of 10

Who was Miss Jessel?

The cookThe previous governessMrs Grose's sisterA friend of the children's mother

Question 10 of 10

How does the story end?

The governess leaves Bly aloneMiles dies in the governess's armsThe children are sent to their uncleThe ghosts are proved to be a trick

0 of 10 answered

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