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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James describe Brooksmith's personality?
(a) Bumbling.
(b) Jolly.
(c) Ineffectual.
(d) Competent.

2. What is the publisher's rent?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 100 francs.
(d) 1,000 francs.

3. How does James characterize the relationship between Morgan and Pemberton?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Comrades.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Enemies.

4. How does James characterize the relationship between Mr. Offord and Brooksmith?
(a) Intimate friends.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Employee-employer.
(d) Distant relations.

5. What is the cause of Daisy Miller's death?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) Shame.
(d) Drowning.

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

7. Where is Oronte from?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Italy.

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

9. How often does the narrator stop by Mr. Offord's house?
(a) Never.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Constantly.
(d) Regularly.

10. How does James describe Brooksmith's physical appearance?
(a) Tall.
(b) Lanky.
(c) Short.
(d) Fat.

11. How does James describe Miss Churm?
(a) A dark, passionate girl.
(b) A milky-skinned, complacent girl.
(c) A fiery-tempered, red-cheeked girl.
(d) A freckled cockney girl.

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

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

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

15. What is the main character's response to this insistence?
(a) He listens without responding.
(b) He dismisses them.
(c) He argues with them.
(d) He agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Winterbourne come to the place where he meets Daisy Miller?

2. What does Morgan urge Pemberton to do?

3. How does James characterize Oronte and Miss Churm as models?

4. What does the publisher believe is the reason for Julianne Bordereau wearing a certain accessory in his presence?

5. What are the main character's feelings about the episode of the Monarchs' visit?

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