The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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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. 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. How does the situation at the place where Lily goes after her cousin's wedding affect her mood?
(a) It continues her bad mood.
(b) It puts her in a cautious mood.
(c) It helps improve her mood.
(d) It doesn't affect her mood.

3. What happens in book 1, chapter 15, as Lily is about to accept Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal?
(a) Lily's aunt discovers the truth about Lily's debt and asks her to leave the house.
(b) She accepts an invitation from the Dorsets to cruise the Mediterranean.
(c) Drunk, Gus Trenor shows up at Lily's door.
(d) Lawrence Selden proposes to Lily.

4. How does Lily treat her new friends, the Gormers?
(a) She treasures them.
(b) She avoids them as much as possible.
(c) She uses them.
(d) She ridicules them to others.

5. Why does Lily join a party with Carry Fischer and another couple in the Adirondacks?
(a) Lily wants to spend the money she received from Gus Trenor.
(b) Lily wants to get away from Gus Trenor.
(c) Lily needs to take a vacation.
(d) Lily has no other social engagements.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 5, why does Lily waste time once she is outside after leaving the library?

2. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?

3. Out of fear for her safety from Bertha Dorset, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do ?

4. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

5. What does Lily intend to do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?

(see the answer key)

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