The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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 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. On what terms does Lily want to part with Simon Rosedale in book 2, chapter 7?
(a) Financial.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Conditional.

2. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?
(a) Her busy social schedule.
(b) The stock market.
(c) Americana.
(d) Mutual acquaintances.

3. Who accompanies Simon and Lily to the event ?
(a) Percy Gryce.
(b) Carry Fischer.
(c) Gus Trenor.
(d) Gerty Farish.

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

5. What does Simon Rosedale think about Lily's reaction to his suggestion of what she should do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?
(a) He thinks it is because she loves Lawrence Selden.
(b) He thinks she is tired of dealing with the situation.
(c) He thinks it is because she doesn't trust Simon Rosedale.
(d) He thinks it is because she still wants the Dorsets as friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gus Trenor's reaction when Lily tells him that Mrs. Trenor wants her to marry Percy Gryce?

2. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?

3. Where does Lily acquire the knowledge to discuss Percy's hobby?

4. What is Lily's reaction after aunt's will is read?

5. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?

(see the answer key)

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