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Questions about the story "The Turn of the Screw" Penguin reader, level 3, pre-intermediate

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Who tells the story?

Douglas, a man who knew the governess

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What are the names of the children?

Miles and Flora

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What's the name of the housekeeper?

Mrs Grose

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Why is Miles back in the house?

The school won't take him, they say he is dangerous

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Who are Miss Jessel and Peter Quint?

They used to work in the house. Quint was a servant and Miss Jessel was the governess. Both died. They were lovers

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Where does the governess see the ghosts?

In dangerous places: on the roof, in the garden at night

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What is Mrs Grose's opinion of Peter Quint?

He was very close to Miles, they were friends. He was an evil servant

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What happens when Flora goes to the lake? (ch. 7)

The ghost of Miss Jessel is there, only the governess seems to see her. Flora is frightened by the governess's behaviour

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What happens to Flora at the end of the story?

She becomes ill and Mrs Grose takes her away from the house.

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Did the children's uncle receive the letter? Why?

No, because Miles burnt it. He wanted to know what the letter said.

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Can Miles see the ghost? What happens at the end?

He can't. He seems afraid, he screams and dies in the governess's arms.

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