Daisy Miller
by Henry James
About_
Daisy Miller by Henry James follows a spirited young American woman traveling in Europe whose unconventional
behavior scandalizes the expatriate society around her, ultimately leading to tragedy. This study guide traces her
journey from Vevey to Rome through the eyes of Winterbourne, examining themes of social convention,
innocence, and cultural misunderstanding. Students will analyze character motivations, setting, and the
consequences of nonconformity in a rigid social world. This study guide contains 52 questions across 4 chapter
sections (40 Factual + 12 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 4 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (40 total), 4 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (12 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 9-11
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to make teaching Daisy Miller both efficient and engaging, pairing straightforward
comprehension checks with deeper critical-thinking prompts. It encourages students to grapple with the novel’s
themes of social judgment and cultural conflict while saving you valuable preparation time. We hope it sparks lively
classroom discussion!