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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In book 1, chapter 6, what does Lily admit to Lawrence Selden about Percy Gryce as they walk together on Sunday afternoon ?
2. In book 1, chapter 7, who meets Lily when she returns from her walk with Lawrence Selden ?
3. What does Lily do when she arrives at Gerty Farish's apartment after her confrontation with Gus Trenor at his house?
4. What does Lily actually do with the letters she acquired from Mrs. Haffen, Lawrence Selden's cleaning lady?
5. What does nouveau riche mean?
Short Essay Questions
1. In book 1, chapter 1, why is Lawrence Selden surprised that Lily accepts his offer to have tea alone with him in his apartment?
2. In book 2, chapter 9, how does Lawrence Selden react when Lily reprimands him for not visiting her sooner than he did?
3. Lily meets and has tea with Simon Rosedale while on her way home from the chemist. What does Lily tell him?
4. What is Lily's goal in life?
5. What is Lily's goal in attending church with Percy Gryce?
6. Why does Lily envy Lawrence Selden's lifestyle?
7. In book 1, chapter 11, what does Lily's aunt do after Grace Stepney talks to her about Lily?
8. Describe the steps Lily uses in book 1, chapter 2, to attract the attention of Percy Gryce while on the train to the party at Bellomont.
9. Compare Lawrence Selden's feelings about women with Lily's feelings about women.
10. Explain Carry Fischer's reasoning in book 2, chapter 6, for Lily to marry either George Dorset or Simon Rosedale.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The House of Mirth was written using elements of both realism and romanticism. Explore the difference between romanticism and realism, presenting examples from the novel to support your response.
Essay Topic 2
Write about one of the following concepts as it relates to The House of Mirth. Give examples from the story that explain your choice.
1) love
2) trust
3) morals
4) logic
5) truth
Essay Topic 3
How does the setting of The House of Mirth influence the events of the story?
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