The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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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. How does Lawrence feel about Lily's reaction to his suggestion that they have tea at a popular cafe?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Offended.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Amused.

2. At lunch in Monte Carlo, how does Lawrence Selden feel after his discussion about Lily with Carry Fischer ?
(a) Unaffected.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Confused.

3. In book 1, chapter 15, how does Lily respond to Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal ?
(a) She immediately accepts it.
(b) She flatly refuses.
(c) She laughs at him.
(d) She asks for time to think about it.

4. In book 1, chapter 6, how is Lily able to spend Sunday afternoon with Lawrence Selden rather than Percy Gryce?
(a) Percy tells Lily he has a headache.
(b) She tells Percy she needs to help Mrs. Trenor.
(c) She asks Bertha Dorset to lie for her.
(d) She lies to Percy about having a headache.

5. While Lily and Lawrence Selden are walking together, what does he tell Lily about his idea of success?
(a) Success is doing well in the stock market.
(b) Success is attaining all the goals one has set out to achieve.
(c) Success is freedom from materialism.
(d) Success is the ability to purchase anything one desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Van Osburgh?

2. In book 1, chapter 9, what is happening at the place Lily goes after her cousin's wedding?

3. In book 1, chapter 1, what concerns Lawrence Selden and Lord Hubert Dacey about Lily?

4. What does nouveau riche mean?

5. What brings Lily comfort even as she grieves for her aunt?

(see the answer key)

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