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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theme of the novel runs through much of Henry James' novels?
(a) tension between the Americans and the Europeans
(b) age against youth
(c) money and society
(d) war and peace

2. How does Daisy seem to Winterbourne during the trip?
(a) a mixture of youth and old age
(b) a mixture of elegance and rustic behavior
(c) a mixture of innocence and crudity
(d) a mixture of sophistication and barbarianism

3. What is Winterbourne's impression of himself?
(a) grinning from ear to ear
(b) waiting for her to speak first
(c) interested in the direction of the castle
(d) embarrassed to be with her

4. What is Daisy's response when Eugenio asks if she intends to go alone?
(a) of course, she's a big girl now
(b) yes, she knows how to row
(c) no, with this gentleman
(d) no, she's taking Randolph

5. How does Eugenio react on hearing that Daisy is going to Chillon Castle with Winterbourne?
(a) openly showing his disapproval
(b) glad to be relieved of watching her
(c) afraid that Mrs. Miller will fire him
(d) upset that he has to deal with the younger brother

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling does Winterbourne have as he watches Daisy descend the stairs?

2. How does Mrs. Costello epitomize the double standard of the day when her nephew tells her about his outing with Daisy?

3. What does Winterbourne offer to do to show his good intentions?

4. How does Winterbourne want to travel to the castle?

5. What does Winterbourne conclude he would deucedly enjoy?

(see the answer key)

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