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. Who appears at the party at Bellomont at the end of the third day?
(a) Simon Rosedale.
(b) Percy Gryce.
(c) Lawrence Selden.
(d) Gus Trenor.

2. What does Mrs. Trenor ask Lily to do in book 1, chapter 4?
(a) Take over her duties as hostess.
(b) Leave the party and return home immediately.
(c) Introduce her to Percy Gryce.
(d) Secretarial tasks.

3. 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 lies to Percy about having a headache.
(c) She asks Bertha Dorset to lie for her.
(d) She tells Percy she needs to help Mrs. Trenor.

4. What does Lily do when she arrives at Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?
(a) She has a breakdown and falls asleep in Gerty's bed.
(b) She stares out the window speechlessly.
(c) She cries hysterically and tells Gerty what happened with Gus Trenor.
(d) She calmly relates the events that occurred with Gus Trenor.

5. In book 2, chapter 2, who does Lily decide to become friends with after Carry Fischer warns Lily about her behavior the previous night ?
(a) Mrs. Bry.
(b) Ned Silverton.
(c) The Duchess.
(d) Sabrina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily realize as she chats with Gus Trenor on the way home from the train station?

2. In book 1, chapter 12, what type of party entertainment does Lily participate in?

3. When does Lily run into Simon Rosedale?

4. When Lily returns from Alaska, what advice does Carry Fischer give her ?

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

(see the answer key)

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