The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Gus Trenor can speak to Percy Gryce for her.
(c) Gus Trenor is attracted to her.
(d) He can help her with her money problems.

3. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?
(a) Her reputation.
(b) Being on time for the party at Bellomont.
(c) Her social schedule being too busy.
(d) Making friends at the party at Bellomont.

4. 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 goes for a walk to be alone.
(c) He consoles Lily.
(d) He tells Bertha to mind her own business.

5. How does Lily view the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) She doesn't take the possibility of a stalker seriously.
(b) She panics, worried she will be dropped from her social circle.
(c) She considers the possibilty of revenge by a hurt party-goer silly.
(d) She views her gambling losses as a small price to pay to remain in her social circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gerty Farish?

2. Who is Mrs. Judy Trenor?

3. What disturbs the moment of closeness between Lawrence Selden and Lily on their walk together?

4. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?

5. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?

(see the answer key)

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