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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote The House of Mirth?
(a) Charlotte Bronte.
(b) Edith Wharton.
(c) Emily Dickinson.
(d) Emily Bronte.

2. Who is the suitor that is pursuing Mattie in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Royal Loomis.
(b) Weaver Smith.
(c) Frank Loomis.
(d) Tommy Hubbard.

3. Weaver is beaten up by three men when he stands up for himself after being called what?
(a) A leper.
(b) A racial slur.
(c) A coward.
(d) A sexist slur.

4. Chester Gillette’s parents renounced material wealth to join what organization?
(a) The Church of Scientology.
(b) The Salvation Army.
(c) The Christian Scientists.
(d) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

5. How is Uncle Fifty related to Mattie?
(a) Uncle Fifty is her mother’s uncle.
(b) Uncle Fifty is her father’s older brother.
(c) Uncle Fifty is her father’s younger brother.
(d) Uncle Fifty is her mother’s younger brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the string of eight lakes that are featured in Mattie’s hometown in the novel?

2. Who is the heroine in The House of Mirth?

3. Weaver Smith’s ancestors were slaves where?

4. Where was the historical figure of Chester Gillette born?

5. The letter that Aunt Josie intercepts from the postmistress in Chapter 14 is intended for whom?

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