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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Morgan?
(a) A tutor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A student.
(d) A gardener.

2. How does James describe Pemberton's salary?
(a) Generous.
(b) Thrifty.
(c) Niggardly.
(d) Excessive.

3. What is the reason for the Monarchs' insistence?
(a) They are the real thing.
(b) They have assistance to offer.
(c) They have a lot to lose.
(d) They deserve help.

4. How does James characterize Brooksmith' success in his new positions?
(a) He did not last long in any of them.
(b) He stayed permanently at the first place he could find.
(c) He had a hard time adjusting, but ultimately resigned himself.
(d) He found himself at home.

5. What does the main character think of the Monarchs?
(a) They will commission portraits.
(b) They are coming to model for him.
(c) They are looking for their daughter.
(d) They have come to buy paintings.

6. Who chooses which visitors to admit to Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Mrs. Offord.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Mr. Offord.
(d) Brooksmith.

7. Where is 'Daisy Miller' set?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) Berlin, Germany.
(c) London, England.
(d) Vevey, Switzerland.

8. What does Daisy Miller do that gives people the idea that she and Mr. Giovanelli are engaged?
(a) Wears jewelry he gives her.
(b) Spends time with him alone.
(c) Visits his house.
(d) Kisses him publicly.

9. Who summons the narrator to Brooksmith's bedside when Brooksmith falls ill?
(a) Brooksmith's aunt.
(b) Brooksmith's daughter.
(c) A friend.
(d) Mr. Offord's daughter.

10. Why has Winterbourne come to the place where he meets Daisy Miller?
(a) To come to school.
(b) To meet Daisy Miller.
(c) To visit his aunt.
(d) To visit his lover.

11. How does James characterize Mr. and Mrs. Monarch?
(a) Shabby.
(b) Preposterous.
(c) Distinguished.
(d) Unctuous.

12. What does the publisher believe is the reason for Julianne Bordereau wearing a certain accessory in his presence?
(a) To impress him.
(b) To seduce him.
(c) To protect herself from getting a headache.
(d) To hide the searing power of her eyes.

13. What does the publisher bring to Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Money.
(d) Letters.

14. How does James characterize Oronte and Miss Churm as models?
(a) Inventive.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Useless.
(d) Highly gifted.

15. What is discussed at Mr. Offord's home?
(a) Business.
(b) High society.
(c) Art and ideas.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Oronte and Miss Churm do to assume different characters?

2. What is the publisher trying to get his hands on?

3. Why does the publisher not get the papers?

4. What is improper about Winterbourne talking to Daisy Miller at first?

5. How far is the publisher willing to go to get the Aspern papers?

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