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. In book 2, chapter 5, why does Carry Fischer apologize to Lily ?
(a) For making Lily take care of the Welly Brys.
(b) For not defending her to Bertha Dorset.
(c) For having lunch alone with Lawrence Selden in Monte Carlo.
(d) For telling Lawrence Selden about the situation with the Italian prince in Europe.

2. How does Lily relate Ned Silverton's situation with Bertha Dorset to her own life?
(a) Lily is excited that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(b) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
(c) Lily is relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.
(d) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.

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

4. What is Lily's reaction when Lawrence suggests that they have tea at a popular cafe near the train station while Lily waits for her train?
(a) She immediately agrees.
(b) She says she prefers a less popular location.
(c) She declines his invitation because she is afraid she will miss her train.
(d) She becomes nervous and agitated.

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) Ned Silverton.
(b) The Duchess.
(c) Mrs. Bry.
(d) Sabrina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George Dorset decide to do after Lily finds him upset on her way back to the yacht?

2. How does Lily feel when she wakes up on the Dorset's yacht the morning after she sees Lawrence Selden in Nice?

3. How does Lily feel when she first sees Percy Gryce at her cousin's wedding?

4. What does Lily do when she arrives at Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?

5. What does the note that Lily finds next to her bedside from Judy Trenor say ?

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