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) Mrs. Bry.
(b) Sabrina.
(c) Ned Silverton.
(d) The Duchess.

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

3. What event does George Dorset invite Lily to in book 1, chapter 10?
(a) A party in the Adirondacks.
(b) A prayer service.
(c) The opera.
(d) A party at his home.

4. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?
(a) Lily wants to spend the money she received from Gus Trenor.
(b) Lily needs to take a vacation.
(c) Lily wants to get away from Gus Trenor.
(d) Lily has no other social engagements.

5. How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?
(a) Envious of Bertha Dorset.
(b) Frightened of George Dorset.
(c) Ashamed of herself.
(d) Proud of herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily feel when she learns that Gus Trenor told Simon Rosedale about their financial arrangement?

2. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?

3. What does George Dorset decide to do after Lily finds him upset on her way back to the yacht?

4. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?

5. In book 1, chapter 10, why does Lily want to avoid seeing Gus Trenor?

(see the answer key)

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