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The House of Mirth | Quiz

Edith Wharton
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The House of Mirth | Quiz

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1)

Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ? (from Book 1: Chapter 10)

Percy Gryce.
Gerty Farish.
Carry Fischer.
Gus Trenor.
2)

What is Lily's past relationship with Nettie Struther? (from Book 2: Chapter 13)

Lily introduced Nettie to her future husband.
Lily donated money to treat Nettie's illness.
Lily allowed Nettie to stay with her when Nettie was homeless.
Lily and Nettie worked together decorating hats.
3)

Who are the Welly Brys? (from Book 1: Chapter 12)

A newly rich family trying to join Lily's social circle.
A newly rich family determined to undermine Mrs. Trenor's social success.
The investment firm where Gus Trenor invested Lily's money.
A traveling group of entertainers who specialize in parties for the social elite.
4)

What does Grace Stepney do in Lily's absence? (from Book 1: Chapter 11)

Attends the opera with Simon Rosedale.
Spends time with Gus Trenor.
Cares for Lily's younger cousins.
Spends time with her aunt.
5)

What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily? (from Book 1: Chapter 13)

He is arrested.
He pushes Lily down a flight of stairs.
He orders Lily to leave the house.
He discontinues his finanacial support.
6)

Why does Lawrence Selden spend so much time working since he visited the Trenor home three months ago? (from Book 2: Chapter 1)

He and Gus Trenor are involved in a real estate business deal.
To get over Lily.
Lawrence Selden is Mrs. Trenor's divorce lawyer.
Lawrence Selden is working to pay off Lily's debt to Gus Trenor.
7)

When Lily sits in the park to rest, what is she thinking about her sleep medication? (from Book 2: Chapter 13)

She is concerned about her addiction.
She is afraid the chemist will discontinue the prescription.
She is afraid Mrs. Hatch will discover that she stole the prescription.
She is worried that it is no longer working.
8)

In book 2, chapter 14, who meets Lawrence Selden at Lily's room ? (from Book 2: Chapter 14)

Lily.
Simon Rosedale.
Gerty Farish.
Gus Trenor.
9)

What happens in book 1, chapter 15, as Lily is about to accept Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal? (from Book 1: Chapter 15)

Lily's aunt discovers the truth about Lily's debt and asks her to leave the house.
Lawrence Selden proposes to Lily.
Drunk, Gus Trenor shows up at Lily's door.
She accepts an invitation from the Dorsets to cruise the Mediterranean.
10)

What is Carry Fischer's job? (from Book 1: Chapter 12)

She is an investment broker.
She is a professional party-planner for the social elite.
She helps newly rich families enter high society.
She is a social worker.
11)

How does Lily respond to what Simon Rosedale suggests she do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman? (from Book 2: Chapter 7)

She laughs at the idea.
She becomes angry and walks away from Simon Rosedale.
She agrees that it is a good idea.
She refuses to consider his idea.
12)

In book 2, chapter 2, who does Lily decide to become friends with after Carry Fischer warns Lily about her behavior the previous night ? (from Book 2: Chapter 2)

Mrs. Bry.
Sabrina.
The Duchess.
Ned Silverton.
13)

When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor? (from Book 1: Chapter 13)

Mrs. Trenor wants a divorce.
Mrs. Trenor is ill upstairs.
Mrs. Trenor is angry with Lily.
Mrs. Trenor is visiting friends out of town.
14)

In book 2, chapter 10, how does Lily react to Simon Rosedale's offer of help ? (from Book 2: Chapter 10)

She refuses.
She asks for time to think about it.
She laughs at him.
She tearfully and gratefully accepts.
15)

Why is Grace Stepney angry about the party? (from Book 1: Chapter 11)

The party is on the same night as another social engagement.
She is not allowed to help plan the party.
She has nothing suitable to wear to the party.
She is not invited to the party.
16)

Who does Lily see at Carry Fischer's home playing with her daughter one evening? (from Book 2: Chapter 6)

Simon Rosedale.
Lawrence Selden.
Bertha Dorset.
George Dorset.
17)

What causes Lily's insomnia? (from Book 2: Chapter 10)

She worries about her debt to Gus Trenor.
She is worried about Bertha Dorset.
Her surroundings are noisy.
The women at her job have threatened her life.
18)

What does Lily intend to do with her inheritance from her aunt? (from Book 2: Chapter 4)

Buy her own yacht.
Buy her way into a higher social circle.
Repay Gus Trenor.
Donate it to Gerty Farish's charity for poor women.
19)

In book 2, chapter 12, what experience with Lawrence Selden does Lily say she will always remember? (from Book 2: Chapter 12)

Seeing each other in Europe.
Their conversation at Bellomont.
Meeting at the train on the way to Bellomont.
Seeing each other at the wedding of Lily's cousin, Jack Stepney.
20)

The morning after Lily's last visit with Lawrence Selden, why does Lawrence urgently need to see Lily? (from Book 2: Chapter 14)

He needs to return the letters between him and Bertha Dorset.
He needs to say something to her.
He needs to take Lily to a doctor.
He wants to give her a loan, regardless of her refusal.
21)

In book 1, chapter 15, how does Lily respond to Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal ? (from Book 1: Chapter 15)

She flatly refuses.
She laughs at him.
She immediately accepts it.
She asks for time to think about it.
22)

How does Lily treat her new friends, the Gormers? (from Book 2: Chapter 5)

She uses them.
She treasures them.
She avoids them as much as possible.
She ridicules them to others.
23)

How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice? (from Book 2: Chapter 2)

Frightened of George Dorset.
Envious of Bertha Dorset.
Proud of herself.
Ashamed of herself.
24)

In book 2, chapter 6, what does Carry Fischer tell Lily about Bertha Dorset ? (from Book 2: Chapter 6)

Bertha Dorset will lose everything if George Dorset divorces her.
Bertha Dorset is interested in becoming friends with Lily again.
Bertha Dorset is gossiping about Lily to the Gormers.
Lily should attempt to mend her relationship with Bertha Dorset.
25)

Who decides to give a party around the holidays? (from Book 1: Chapter 11)

Lily's aunt.
Gus Trenor.
Simon Rosedale.
Lily.
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