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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Jolly Corner.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John Marcher there to see?
(a) Wild animals.
(b) His lover.
(c) Antiques and artistic treasures.
(d) Society women.

2. How does James characterize the relationship between May Bartram and John Marcher?
(a) John is obviously in love with May.
(b) May is obviously in love with John.
(c) John finds May interesting but pedestrian.
(d) May relies on John but does not love him.

3. How does James characterize the Moreens?
(a) Frivolous.
(b) Naïve.
(c) Flamboyant.
(d) Bookish.

4. What does Dencombe realize as he dies?
(a) Books only live forever if they have readers.
(b) Writers are already dead.
(c) People die and get reborn all the time.
(d) People only get one chance.

5. Who steers conversation at Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Mr. Offord.
(b) Brooksmith.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The guests steer it among themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main character working on when the Monarchs come to see him?

2. Where does John Marcher meet May Bartram?

3. What is Miss Staverton's relationship with Spencer Brydon?

4. What had John Marcher told May Bartram when they met earlier?

5. What does Daisy Miller do that gives people the idea that she and Mr. Giovanelli are engaged?

(see the answer key)

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