The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?
(a) Mr. Simon Rosedale.
(b) Mrs. George Dorset.
(c) Mrs. Edith Wharton.
(d) Miss Gerty Farish.

2. Who are the Welly Brys?
(a) A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.
(b) A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.
(c) The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.
(d) A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.

3. What is Lily's reaction when she sees Lawrence Selden while she is waiting for her train?
(a) She sends her companion to get him.
(b) She is happy to see him.
(c) She avoids him.
(d) She cries.

4. In book 1, chapter 12, why does Gus Trenor criticize Lily after her participation in the party entertainment?
(a) For showing too much of her body at the party.
(b) For attending the tasteless party.
(c) For risking money playing bridge at the party.
(d) For speaking to too many other men at the party.

5. What does Gus Trenor want Lily to do now that he is a successful investor?
(a) He wants Lily to tell Mrs. Trenor that he wants a divorce.
(b) He wants Lily to work for him as his secretary.
(c) He wants Lily to spend more time with him.
(d) He wants Lily to give him more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

2. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?

3. What is Carry Fischer's job?

4. What does Lily tell Simon when he questions her presence at Lawrence's apartment building?

5. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?

(see the answer key)

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