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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Costello say would never behave the way Daisy does?
(a) her friends' daughters
(b) her granddaughters
(c) Swiss girls
(d) French debutantes

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

3. Why does Vevey appear to be more relaxed in social values than in other parts of Europe?
(a) because of its higher level of education
(b) because of its international flavor
(c) because of its isolation
(d) because of its tolerant religion

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

5. What does Daisy do inside the castle?
(a) continues to berate Winterbourne
(b) ignores Winterbourne
(c) slips away and return to the hotel
(d) flirts with all the men

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Winterbourne offer his arm to Daisy?

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

3. What seems to disappoint Daisy?

4. What does Daisy say she hopes Winterbourne feels as she goes inside with her mother?

5. What bargain does Daisy strike to stop teasing Winterbourne?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is it that Daisy does that causes so much gossip among the Americans?

2. Briefly describe the double standard about morality implied in the novel.

3. What seems to be a flirtatious pastime of Daisy's?

4. How does Winterbourne miss a third clue about Daisy's attraction to him?

5. How does Miller set up a theme of tension between the Americans and the Europeans?

6. What are the questions James raises about Daisy Miller?

7. What is another clue Winterbourne seems to miss that Daisy is interested in him?

8. What is the irony of Mrs. Costello's nieces in America?

9. Describe briefly how Daisy enjoys creating a fuss.

10. Is there any indication in the first book that Winterbourne is concerned about Daisy's reputation?

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