The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The House of Mirth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At four o'clock in the afternoon, who is supposed to visit Lily, but doesn't show ?
(a) Lawrence Selden.
(b) Simon Rosedale.
(c) Gerty Farish.
(d) Gus Trenor.

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

3. Why is Lily angry with herself following the meeting with Simon Rosedale as she was leaving Lawrence Selden's apartment building?
(a) She is angry because of the way she treated Simon Rosedale.
(b) She is angry for letting herself be seen talking to Simon Rosedale.
(c) She is angry because she didn't think quickly enough to give a satisfactory explanation for being there.
(d) She is angry becase she forgot to ask Simon Rosedale for a loan.

4. What does nouveau riche mean?
(a) New money.
(b) Rich food.
(c) A novel about rich people.
(d) A novel about money.

5. What do Lily and Lawrence Selden discover as they walk together on Sunday afternoon?
(a) They share the same ideas of success in life.
(b) They are both in love with other people.
(c) Their true feelings for each other.
(d) They have nothing in common.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?

2. When Lily arrives at the Trenor house, what does Gus Trenor first tell Lily about Mrs. Trenor?

3. How does Gerty Farish feel when she wakes up the morning after the party and realizes she is in love with Lawrence Selden?

4. In book 1, chapter 7, how does Percy Gryce react after Bertha Dorset talks to him about Lily?

5. Why is George Dorset at the Gormer's home at the same time Lily was there?

(see the answer key)

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