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. What happens to Lily because of a scandal involving Mrs. Hatch, her employer?
(a) Lily must consider taking a job as a cleaning woman in an orphanage.
(b) Lily is without a job and a place to stay.
(c) Lily asks for help from Lawrence Selden.
(d) Lily must leave the city.

2. What problem might Lily have as shown by the results of her activities the first night of the party?
(a) Being dropped from her social circle.
(b) A stalker.
(c) Someone seeking revenge for the gossip.
(d) Gambling addiction.

3. What does Lily hope will develop from the time she spent with Percy Gryce on the train to the party?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) An introduction to one of Percy's high-placed colleagues.
(c) An offer of a loan.
(d) Investment advice.

4. When Lily returns from Alaska, what advice does Carry Fischer give her ?
(a) Lily needs to tell everyone the truth about what happened in Europe.
(b) Lily must marry as soon as possible.
(c) Lily needs to stay away from George Dorset.
(d) Lily must pay back her loan to Gus Trenor as soon as possible.

5. In book 1, chapter 9, where does Lily go after her cousin's wedding ?
(a) Bellomont.
(b) The train station.
(c) Her aunt's home.
(d) Lawrence Selden's apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily concerned about at the beginning of chapter 2, book 1?

2. What hobby of Percy Gryce's does Lily discuss with him while on the train to the party at Bellomont?

3. Why must Lily comply with Mrs. Trenor's request in book 1, chapter 4?

4. In book 1, chapter 5, what is Lily's initial motive for going outside after leaving the library on Sunday afternoon?

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

(see the answer key)

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