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

2. Where does Brooksmith work after his illness?
(a) As a cook.
(b) As a waiter.
(c) As a stable hand.
(d) As a footman.

3. What do the Monarchs insist on in respect to the main character?
(a) They will be excellent models for him.
(b) He should sell them all of his work.
(c) He should paint their portraits for a low price.
(d) He should help them present an illusion of wealth.

4. What does Mr. Offord leave to Brooksmith when he dies?
(a) 80 pounds.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 200 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brooksmith enjoy about the gatherings at Mr. Offord's house?

2. What is the publisher's rent?

3. Paula and Amy Moreen are employed at _____________.

4. What is Oronte's relationship with the main character?

5. What does Winterbourne realize with a shock, about Daisy Miller?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Miss Churm and Oronte?

2. What is James saying about aristocracy in 'The Real Thing'?

3. What is Brooksmith's relationship with Mr. Oliver Offord?

4. How does Winterbourne meet Daisy Miller?

5. What is it about Daisy Miller that is so shocking the Europeans, and certain Americans?

6. Who is Pemberton? What is he hired to do?

7. What prevents Mr. Oliver Offord's friends from hiring Brooksmith?

8. Where does the narrator believe Brooksmith has gone?

9. What is unique about James' narrative perspective in 'Brooksmith'?

10. What does 'The Real Thing' say about the nature of art?

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