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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears to be a double standard involving Winterbourne and his judgment of Daisy's morals?
(a) his eye for all the pretty ladies
(b) his attitude toward servants
(c) his own relationship in Geneva
(d) his pursuit of her although thinking her coarse

2. What surprises Winterbourne during the discussion about Chillon with Daisy's mother?
(a) suggesting that Randolph go with them
(b) suggesting that Daisy go alone
(c) suggesting that she accompany them
(d) suggesting that Daisy should not go

3. Why is Winterbourne a bit uncomfortable waiting for Daisy?
(a) he feels over dressed
(b) maybe she won't come
(c) his aunt might come down
(d) everyone can see them meet

4. What does Daisy ask Winterbourne if he would do?
(a) drive her to Geneva
(b) stop talking to her mother
(c) take her out in a boat
(d) take her out dancing

5. What does flirtation mean to the American expatriates in Rome?
(a) innocent games
(b) evidence of immoral behavior
(c) an assumption of engagement
(d) evidence of good breeding

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Miller unable to do?

2. What is Winterbourne's reason for being attracted to Daisy?

3. In Mrs. Costello's opinion, what may well-bred young ladies not do?

4. What is the ironic double standard at the end of the novel?

5. How does Henry James describe Mrs. Miller?

(see the answer key)

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