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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pa blame for Mattie’s ambition to attend college?
(a) Miss Parrish.
(b) Frank Loomis.
(c) Miss Wilcox.
(d) Royal Loomis.

2. The Glenmore Hotel is located by what body of water?
(a) Big Moose Lake.
(b) Lost Trout Lake.
(c) Lake Ontario.
(d) Lake Michigan.

3. Pa tells Mattie in Chapter 12 that if she leaves the family to go to college, then he will do what?
(a) See that she obtains a good dowry.
(b) o longer welcome her into his home.
(c) See that she has the money to start her career.
(d) Give her the inheritance left by his aunt.

4. How does Papa respond when he discovers Mattie’s spent most of her money at the floating lending library?
(a) He hits Mattie.
(b) He hugs Mattie.
(c) He cries and leaves the room.
(d) He laughs at Mattie.

5. On what date did the historical figure of Grace Brown die?
(a) July 11, 1906.
(b) July 16, 1906.
(c) June 12, 1906.
(d) September 3, 1905.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what neighborhood is Barnard College located?

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

3. What is the real name of the character called “Cook” in the novel?

4. How does Royal Loomis respond when Mattie tells him about her desires to go to college?

5. When was The House of Mirth first published?

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