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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the publisher's relationship with Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Her publishes her biography.
(b) He rents a room from her.
(c) He rents her a room.
(d) He seduces her.

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

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

4. Who is Mr. Giovanelli?
(a) A street urchin.
(b) A con man.
(c) An Italian lawyer.
(d) A salesman.

5. Where does Brooksmith go after his mother dies?
(a) To America.
(b) He departs on long travels.
(c) To Australia.
(d) He disappears.

6. How does the main character describe the Monarchs' intelligence?
(a) He says that they are not very intelligent.
(b) He says that they are ignorant about reality, but current on reading the news.
(c) He says that they are brilliant at scheming socially.
(d) He says that they stay away from intellectual pursuits that might cause them discomfort.

7. Where doe Brooksmith end up finding work?
(a) In newspapers.
(b) In lower-class households.
(c) In aristocratic houses.
(d) In museums.

8. Where does Winterbourne encounter Daisy Miller the second time?
(a) At Mr. Giovanelli's home.
(b) At Mrs. Walker's home.
(c) In a garden in Rome.
(d) In the street.

9. What does the publisher agree to do for Julianne Bordereau?
(a) Build a terrace in the garden.
(b) Bring flowers to Miss Tita.
(c) Hire someone to tend the garden.
(d) Tend to the garden himself.

10. What changes for Mr. Offord?
(a) He inherits money.
(b) His health declines.
(c) He loses his memory.
(d) He adopts Brooksmith.

11. What does Mrs. Moreen hold in her hands while she makes her offer to Pemberton?
(a) Her son.
(b) A pair of soiled gloves.
(c) A checkbook.
(d) Her hat.

12. What is Brooksmith's role at Mr. Offord's gatherings?
(a) Hiding the affairs.
(b) Moderating discussion.
(c) Managing the servants.
(d) Fixing drinks.

13. 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 hide the searing power of her eyes.
(d) To protect herself from getting a headache.

14. What accessory does Julianne Bordereau wear in the publisher's presence?
(a) An emerald necklace.
(b) A green eye shade.
(c) A head wrap.
(d) An ostrich-feather hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does James characterize the Monarchs?

3. How does James describe Pemberton?

4. How does James describe Miss Churm?

5. What does Mr. Offord conduct in his home?

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