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

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

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

4. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Her aunt has become deathly ill and has no one else to care for her.
(b) She is the least wealthy member of her social group, so her soacial standing depends on helping Mrs. Trenor.
(c) Everyone at the party must take turns helping Mrs. Trenor.
(d) Mrs. Trenor threatens to tell Percy Gryce that Lily is searching for a wealthy husband.

5. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Percy Gryce.
(b) Lawrence Selden.
(c) Simon Rosedale.
(d) Gus Trenor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is George Dorset upset when Lily meets him on her way back to the yacht from the casino?

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

(see the answer key)

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