The House of Mirth Test | Final Test - Easy

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The House of Mirth Test | Final Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lily treat her new friends, the Gormers?
(a) She ridicules them to others.
(b) She uses them.
(c) She treasures them.
(d) She avoids them as much as possible.

2. How does Lily fare at her new job?
(a) She takes a long time to learn but still does poorly.
(b) She learns quickly and does well.
(c) She takes a long time to learn and outperforms even those who have been doing the job for years.
(d) She is terrible at it.

3. What problem does Lily forget about as she spends time in Europe?
(a) Her aunt's disappointment in her.
(b) Her troubles with Gus Trenor.
(c) Her situation with Lawrence Selden.
(d) Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal.

4. In book 2, chapter 7, how does Lily feel when Simon Rosedale explains why he refuses to marry her?
(a) Insulted by his reasons.
(b) Relieved that she is now free to marry George Dorset.
(c) Refreshed by his honesty.
(d) Crushed by his refusal.

5. What is Lily exposed to as a result of her new position?
(a) New opportunities to acquire wealth.
(b) A very low class of acquaintances.
(c) A new social circle.
(d) Job responsibilites that she cannot perform.

6. In Carry Fischer's opinion, what will George Dorset do if he finds out his wife is having an affair?
(a) He will kill Bertha's lover.
(b) He will ask Lawrence Selden to represent him in the divorce.
(c) He will marry Lily.
(d) He will kill Bertha.

7. In book 2, chapter 12, what feeling does Lily think Lawrence Selden has about their time together?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Anger.
(c) Joy.
(d) Embarrassment.

8. Why is George Dorset upset when Lily meets him on her way back to the yacht from the casino?
(a) The bank foreclosed on the yacht.
(b) He is afraid Bertha will hear the rumor about him and Lily.
(c) Bertha asked George for a divorce.
(d) Bertha and Ned Silverton did not come back to the yacht until morning.

9. Why is George Dorset at the Gormer's home at the same time Lily was there?
(a) The Gormers are having a party.
(b) Lily asked him to come.
(c) George Dorset is involved in a business deal with Mr. Gormer.
(d) Bertha Dorset is visiting Mrs. Gormer.

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

11. What does Lily tell her aunt the debt is for?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Clothing.
(d) A vacation.

12. How does Lily feel in her new position in book 2, chapter 9?
(a) Intimidated.
(b) Excited.
(c) Haughty.
(d) Unhappy.

13. Why does Lawrence Selden spend so much time working since he visited the Trenor home three months ago?
(a) Lawrence Selden is Mrs. Trenor's divorce lawyer.
(b) Lawrence Selden is working to pay off Lily's debt to Gus Trenor.
(c) He and Gus Trenor are involved in a real estate business deal.
(d) To get over Lily.

14. When Lily finds Simon Rosedale waiting for her at her room in book 2, chapter 11, what does he offer Lily?
(a) A loan to repay Gus Trenor.
(b) A new place to live.
(c) A job working for him.
(d) Intevening for her with Bertha Dorset.

15. What does Lawrence Selden tell Lily about the Dorsets' possible divorce?
(a) They both blame Lily for forcing them to consider divorce.
(b) They have made up and probably won't divorce.
(c) They will wait until they return home to finalize their divorce.
(d) They want to divorce immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Lily's insomnia?

2. What does Lily intend to do with her inheritance from her aunt?

3. Who does Lily visit the morning after Simon Rosedale makes his offer to her?

4. Who gains the most from Lily's aunt's will?

5. What does Lily say in her telegram to Lawrence Selden?

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