The House of Mirth Quiz Questions | Quiz: Book 2: Chapter 5 to Book 2: Chapter 8

Quiz: Book 2: Chapter 5 to Book 2: Chapter 8

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?
a) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
b) Lily is excited that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
c) Lily is relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.
d) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.

2. What does Simon Rosedale tell Lily to do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?
a) Burn the letters.
b) Use the letters to blackmail George and Bertha Dorset into clearing her name.
c) Give the...
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