The House of Mirth Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of Mirth Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 8, how does Mrs. Trenor feel about the friendship between Lily and Gus?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Envious.
(c) Delighted.
(d) Suspicious.

2. In book 1, chapter 15, how does Lily respond to Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal ?
(a) She immediately accepts it.
(b) She flatly refuses.
(c) She laughs at him.
(d) She asks for time to think about it.

3. What does Gerty Farish tell Lily about Percy Gryce?
(a) Percy lost his fortune and is penniless.
(b) Percy is interested in Miss Van Osburgh.
(c) Percy is planning on proposing to Gerty.
(d) Percy is planning on proposing to Lily.

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

5. What is Lily concerned about when she wakes up at Gerty's the morning after her argument with Gus Trenor?
(a) She is worried that her aunt noticed that she was not home.
(b) She is concerned that she will be seen leaving Gerty's which could risk her social standing.
(c) She is concerned that Gerty will think that Lily is now her best friend.
(d) She is worried that she will miss her meeting with Lawrence Selden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

2. How does Lily feel when she first sees Percy Gryce at her cousin's wedding?

3. On what terms does Lily want to part with Simon Rosedale in book 2, chapter 7?

4. How does Lily feel when she sees Lawrence Selden at her cousin's wedding?

5. In book 2, chapter 7, how does Lily feel when Simon Rosedale explains why he refuses to marry her?

(see the answer key)

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