The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. In book 2, chapter 8, what does the situation with Bertha Dorset cause Ned Silverton to do?
(a) Ned resorts to gambling and causes his family to look for ways to support themselves.
(b) Ned spends all his money on expensive gifts for Bertha.
(c) Ned threatens George Dorset.
(d) Ned commits suicide.

4. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?
(a) Unwelcome.
(b) Self-satisfied.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Grateful.

5. What is the emotional atmosphere on the yacht when rumors of Bertha and Ned Silverton, and Lily and George are have spread?
(a) Unchanged.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Jovial.
(d) Tense.

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?

2. What is Lily's plan for Percy Gryce whom she meets while on the train to Bellomont?

3. What is Carry Fischer's job?

4. What is Gerty's financial situation at the beginning of the story?

5. In book 1, chapter 5, what does Lily purposefully interrupt on Sunday morning?

(see the answer key)

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