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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winterbourne encounter Daisy Miller the second time?

2. Who is Morgan?

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

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

5. What does Pemberton neglect to ask Mrs. Moreen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was 'Brooksmith' based on?

2. Who are Miss Churm and Oronte?

3. What is the Moreens' financial situation, and how does this affect Pemberton?

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

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

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

7. How effective is the unnamed publisher at getting the Aspern papers?

8. What is the relationship between Pemberton and Morgan?

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

10. What do the Europeans believe will happen to Daisy Miller, and what is their knowledge founded in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the critical commentary for one of the stories. Which commentator seems to provide the most helpful insight into the story? How do you explain the other commentators' interest? What remains to be explained after these different commentaries?

Essay Topic 2

Is James' outlook tragic or comic? Is it realistic or pragmatic? Make an argument for the overall tone of James' stories.

Essay Topic 3

James' stories sometimes delve into hidden psychological motives and urges. How does James represent things that cannot be seen or felt, but are real to the characters? Does he use symbolism, personification, fantasy, metaphor? What other methods does he use to present the uncanny self inside the self?

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