The House of Mirth Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 2, who does Lily decide to become friends with after Carry Fischer warns Lily about her behavior the previous night ?
(a) Ned Silverton.
(b) Mrs. Bry.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Sabrina.

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?
(a) A wealthy social rival of Mrs. Trenor.
(b) A divorced party guest.
(c) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.
(d) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.

3. Why is George Dorset upset when Lily meets him on her way back to the yacht from the casino?
(a) Bertha asked George for a divorce.
(b) The bank foreclosed on the yacht.
(c) He is afraid Bertha will hear the rumor about him and Lily.
(d) Bertha and Ned Silverton did not come back to the yacht until morning.

4. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Lawrence Selden say ?
(a) He reveals that he knows about her financial arrangement with Gus Trenor.
(b) He tells her that he has proposed to Gerty Farish.
(c) He wants to see her the next day.
(d) He tells her that he loves her.

5. What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily?
(a) He orders Lily to leave the house.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He pushes Lily down a flight of stairs.
(d) He discontinues his finanacial support.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

2. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?

3. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?

4. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?

5. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?

(see the answer key)

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