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. What does Grace Stepney say is the reason for her aunt's death?
(a) Being disowned by Grace Stepney's father.
(b) A carriage accident.
(c) Lily's immoral lifestyle.
(d) Cancer.

2. What is Lily's alternative to her new position?
(a) Marriage to George Dorset.
(b) The run-down hotel in which she previously resided.
(c) Working for Gus Trenor.
(d) Working as a cleaning woman in an orphanage.

3. What problem does Lily develop because of her insomnia?
(a) Memory loss.
(b) Drug addiction.
(c) Falling asleep around dangerous machinery at her job.
(d) Severe mood swings.

4. 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 relieved that Ned Silverton occupies Bertha's time, so Bertha leaves Lily alone.
(c) Lily is afraid she will become poor and need to support herself.
(d) Lily thinks it is quite romantic and wishes the same from her future husband.

5. What does Lily ultimately do with the letters between Bertha Dorset and Lawrence Selden?
(a) She gives the letters back to Lawrence Selden.
(b) She burns the letters.
(c) She gives the letters to Simon Rosedale for safekeeping.
(d) She hides the letters on a shelf.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of book 2, chapter 13, how does Lily feel about the decisions she made regarding Simon Rosedale and Bertha Dorset?

2. How does Lily feel in her new position in book 2, chapter 9?

3. What is the emotional atmosphere on the yacht when rumors of Bertha and Ned Silverton, and Lily and George are have spread?

4. In book 1, chapter 15, how does Lily respond to Simon Rosedale's marriage proposal ?

5. In book 2, chapter 10, how does Lily react to Simon Rosedale's offer of help ?

(see the answer keys)

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