The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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 B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of fear for her safety from Bertha Dorset, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do ?
(a) He asks Lily to speak to Bertha.
(b) He asks Lily to leave the yacht.
(c) He says he will move onto the yacht to help protect Lily.
(d) He asks Lily to convince George Dorset to speak to Bertha about her.

2. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.
(c) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(d) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.

3. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?
(a) She bursts into tears and flees the party.
(b) She laughs at Bertha's feeble attempt to blame Lily for her problems.
(c) She attempts to defend herself.
(d) She calmly asks Lawrence Selden to walk with her to her cab.

4. Who interrupts Lily's flirtations with Percy on the train?
(a) Mr. Simon Rosedale.
(b) Mrs. George Dorset.
(c) Miss Gerty Farish.
(d) Mrs. Edith Wharton.

5. In book 2, chapter 5, why does Carry Fischer apologize to Lily ?
(a) For telling Lawrence Selden about the situation with the Italian prince in Europe.
(b) For having lunch alone with Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo.
(c) For not defending her to Bertha Dorset.
(d) For making Lily take care of the Welly Brys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lily go to Alaska?

2. What does Lawrence Selden tell Lily about the Dorsets' possible divorce?

3. What does Lily say in her telegram to Lawrence Selden?

4. What is Lily wondering about the night before she intends to go to Sunday morning church services with Percy Gryce?

5. Who does Lily see at Carry Fischer's home playing with her daughter one evening?

(see the answer key)

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