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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what pretense does Daisy not want him to come to Rome?
(a) to visit his aunt
(b) to collect Italian art
(c) to help find a school for Randolph
(d) to look for a job

2. What did a lady tell Mrs. Miller about local castles?
(a) to be sure and see them all
(b) not to waste time seeing them
(c) they cost too much to visit
(d) they are better than those in Italy

3. Why do Mrs. Costello and the Europeans not need physical proof of Daisy's indiscretions?
(a) she tells on herself
(b) she appears to be pregnant
(c) what she does in plain view is easy to tell what she does in private
(d) the gossip is enough to brand her as immoral

4. What has Mrs. Costello done after seeing the Millers in the hotel?
(a) had a migraine headache
(b) kept out of their way
(c) introduced herself
(d) sent them an invitation to tea

5. What is a central clash in the novel?
(a) men versus women
(b) style versus garrishness
(c) youth versus age
(d) American versus European culture

Short Answer Questions

1. Given the chance to row off in the night with Winterbourne, what action indicates Daisy might not be as loose as people think?

2. What does Daisy ask Winterbourne if he would do?

3. How does Daisy react to his departure news?

4. Why does Mrs. Costello say about meeting Daisy Miller?

5. Who does Mrs. Costello say would never behave the way Daisy does?

(see the answer key)

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