The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?
(a) He tells Lily how much money Percy Gryce makes.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He tells Lily he will speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(d) He is elated.

3. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?
(a) A chat between Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.
(b) A business meeting between Gus Trenor and Simon Rosedale.
(c) The church service which Percy Gryce is attending.
(d) A chat between Percy Gryce and Mrs. Trenor.

4. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?
(a) Lily plans to flirt with Percy Gryce to make Lawrence Selden jealous.
(b) Lily plans to win Percy Gryce over so he will propose marriage to her.
(c) Lily plans to be a matchmaker for Percy Gryce and Bertha Dorset.
(d) Lily plans to ask Percy Gryce for a loan.

5. What does Lily intend to do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
(a) Give them to Gerty Farish for safekeeping.
(b) Give them back to Lawrence Selden..
(c) Hide them.
(d) Burn them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?

2. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?

3. Whom did the hostess of the party promise Mrs. George Dorset would be at the party?

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

5. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?

(see the answer key)

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