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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gossip does Winterbourne agree that Daisy is doing by her behavior?
(a) thumbing her nose at Americans
(b) protecting her innocence
(c) going too far
(d) being discreet

2. In Mrs. Costello's opinion, what may well-bred young ladies not do?
(a) travel with a courier
(b) wear the latest fashions
(c) speak before spoken to
(d) consort with strange men without an escort

3. How does Henry James describe Mrs. Miller?
(a) overweight with a prominent nose
(b) hawk-like and narrow of forehead
(c) small and spare with a wandering eye
(d) large and elegant

4. At the party, what does Daisy seem to prefer?
(a) asking the women where to buy new fashions
(b) talking with the other Americans
(c) spending more time with Winterbourne than Giovanelli
(d) showing off her new engagement ring

5. What is the opinion of the locals and certain hotel guests about the Millers?
(a) they are accepted because of their money
(b) they are too hard to get to know
(c) they are brash, uneducated, and uncultivated
(d) they are polished and too superior for the locals

Short Answer Questions

1. What renews Winterbourne's interest in Daisy Miller?

2. Who discusses Daisy's exploits but without the disapproving tone of Mrs. Costello?

3. What does Eugenio suggest to Daisy?

4. Why does Daisy think they send all the pretty dresses from France to America?

5. What does Winterbourne learn at Daisy's funeral?

(see the answer key)

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