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. Why is George Dorset upset when Lily meets him on her way back to the yacht from the casino?
(a) The bank foreclosed on the yacht.
(b) Bertha asked George for a divorce.
(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.

2. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?
(a) Gerty Farish.
(b) Carry Fischer.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Percy Gryce.

3. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?
(a) He leaves Bellomont immediately.
(b) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.
(c) He goes for a walk to be alone.
(d) He consoles Lily.

4. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?
(a) She is attracted to Gus Trenor.
(b) He can help her with her money problems.
(c) Gus Trenor can speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(d) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?

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

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

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

5. In book 2, chapter 2, who does Lily decide to become friends with after Carry Fischer warns Lily about her behavior the previous night ?

(see the answer key)

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