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. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?
(a) Simon Rosedale.
(b) Gus Trenor.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Percy Gryce.

2. What problem does Lily forget about as she spends time in Europe?
(a) Her aunt's disappointment in her.
(b) Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal.
(c) Her situation with Lawrence Selden.
(d) Her troubles with Gus Trenor.

3. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?
(a) Mrs. Trenor wants to see Lily.
(b) Mrs. Trenor warns Lily to stay away from Gus Trenor.
(c) Mrs. Trenor invites Lily to a party at Bellomont the next weekend.
(d) Mrs. Trenor asks Lily to do some chores for her.

4. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?
(a) A party guest at the top of Lily's social circle.
(b) The hostess of the party at Bellomont.
(c) Lily's rival for Percy Gryce.
(d) Lily's aunt, with whom she resides.

5. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?
(a) She is going to speak to Lawrence Selden.
(b) She is going to confront Carry Fischer about spreading gossip.
(c) She is going to blame Lily for the problems between her and George.
(d) She is going to confront George.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?

2. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

3. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?

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

5. What is the result of Gus's violence toward Lily?

(see the answer key)

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