The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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

The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?
(a) A prayer service.
(b) Arrival of an important member of Lily's social circle.
(c) Cleaning day.
(d) A party.

2. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?
(a) Their walk was to entice Percy.
(b) She admits that Percy told her to stop smoking or he won't marry her.
(c) She admits that she proposed to Percy.
(d) She admits that she knows Percy feels nothing for her.

3. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?
(a) He will marry Lily.
(b) He will ask Lawrence Selden to represent him in the divorce.
(c) He will kill Bertha's lover.
(d) He will kill Bertha.

4. What happens while Lily is deep in thought on Sunday morning before church?
(a) She misses Gus Trenor whom she wanted to ask for a loan.
(b) She misses the bus to church.
(c) She is late for breakfast, risking her social standing.
(d) She misses spending time with Lawrence Selden and Bertha Dorset.

5. What is the result of Lily's activities the first night of the party?
(a) She gambles and loses most of her money.
(b) She finds the man she wishes to marry.
(c) She repeats a hurtful rumor.
(d) She is banished from the party for cheating.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 8, what does Gus Trenor do with Lily's money?

2. What is Lily concerned about when she wakes up at Gerty's the morning after her argument with Gus Trenor?

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

4. At dinner in book 1, chapter 14, why does Gerty Farish mistakenly believe Lawrence Selden wants to marry her?

5. What does Lily intend to do with her inheritance from her aunt?

(see the answer key)

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