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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. What does not seem to concern Winterbourne?

2. What does Winterbourne say his function is for the trip to Chillon Castle?

3. How does Mrs. Costello epitomize the double standard of the day when her nephew tells her about his outing with Daisy?

4. What happens when Daisy goes out alone with gentlemen?

5. Who does Mrs. Costello say would never behave the way Daisy does?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miller set up a theme of tension between the Americans and the Europeans?

2. Describe how one of the two main characters is introduced at the beginning of the novel.

3. Describe the main conflict of the novel.

4. Is there any indication in the first book that Winterbourne is concerned about Daisy's reputation?

5. What is Winterbourne's self-image on the trip?

6. Describe briefly how Daisy enjoys creating a fuss.

7. How do even the women of this era accept the double standard of the sexes?

8. What are some of the Miller family behaviors that appear objectionable to the American expatriates?

9. What is it that Daisy does that causes so much gossip among the Americans?

10. What makes Winterbourne so proud on the trip to Chillon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay entitled Why I Would Like to Visit Italy. Using some of the sites Daisy visits in Rome, give your reasons for wanting to visit there. Your essay should also mention Italian fashion and how it has influenced fashion in the USA.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the generation gap. In Daisy's day, Mrs. Miller is a perfect example of an older woman completely befuddled by the behavior of her children. Discuss the generation gap as something that has always existed and why you think that is.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on standing up for what you believe. Daisy defies social convention and berates Winterbourne for not standing up for her. What is the value of taking a stand and remaining true to that position? Discuss what is important to support and what does not really matter.

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