The House of Mirth Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of Mirth Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 164 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 react to Lawrence Selden's request regarding her new job and living arrangements in book 2, chapter 9?
(a) She asks for time to think.
(b) She laughs at him.
(c) She resists his request.
(d) She immediately agrees.

3. How does Gerty Farish feel about Lily's trip to Alaska?
(a) She encourages Lily to go.
(b) She is envious of Lily.
(c) She disapproves.
(d) She doesn't voice her opinion.

4. How does Lily react to Bertha's betrayal of her at the dinner party ?
(a) She attempts to defend herself.
(b) She bursts into tears and flees the party.
(c) She laughs at Bertha's feeble attempt to blame Lily for her problems.
(d) She calmly asks Lawrence Selden to walk with her to her cab.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In book 2, chapter 6, why does George Dorset apologize to Lily while at the Gormers ?

2. What does Lily confess to Lawrence Selden in book 2, chapter 12?

3. What brings Lily comfort even as she grieves for her aunt?

4. In book 2, chapter 9, what does Lawrence Selden want Lily to do regarding her new position and living situation?

5. How does Lily fare at her new job?

(see the answer keys)

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