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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Millers do with Eugenio that the Europeans do not understand?
(a) treat him as family
(b) let him stay in their hotel room
(c) pay him too much
(d) never take his advice

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

3. Who does Winterbourne meet outside the hotel?
(a) a tour group from America
(b) friends of his from his school days
(c) the Miller family of Schenectady, New York
(d) his aunt's frequent gentleman caller

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

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

6. What is the mystery of the novel?
(a) the truth about Daisy's innocence
(b) where Mr. Miller is
(c) who the woman in Geneva is
(d) where Daisy was born

7. What is Winterbourne's frame of mind as Daisy goes inside?
(a) bitter
(b) puzzled
(c) relieved
(d) amused

8. How is Daisy dressed as she comes down the stairs?
(a) in a revealing sun dress
(b) in jeans and a T-shirt
(c) in a pair of pants and a blouse
(d) in an elegant traveling costume

9. What is symbolized by the ruins of the Chillon Castle?
(a) Europe's cultural heritage
(b) Europe's immobile economy
(c) the decay of Europe
(d) the inferiority of Europeans

10. Why does Mrs. Costello say about meeting Daisy Miller?
(a) that the girl should invite her mother along
(b) that the girl is common and thus not fit company
(c) that the girl is too young to meet her
(d) that the girl is old enough to take care of herself

11. How does Daisy want to go?
(a) on foot
(b) by bicycle
(c) by steamer
(d) in a motor car

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

13. What does the brother say Daisy's real name is?
(a) Dorothy G. Miller
(b) Annie P. Miller
(c) Marie S. Miller
(d) Elizabeth R. Miller

14. What habit of Randolph's is a great worry to his mother and Daisy?
(a) he talks too much
(b) he goes around breaking things
(c) he doesn't sleep
(d) he will only listen to the courier

15. What are all the people doing as they pass out of the great hall?
(a) talking about the weather
(b) looking very hard
(c) minding their own business
(d) trying to get out the door

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprises Winterbourne during the discussion about Chillon with Daisy's mother?

3. What does Daisy Miller tell Winterbourne about her trip?

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

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

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