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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Lily's insomnia?

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

3. How does Lily feel about being accepted into the new social circle Carry Fischer introduced her to ?

4. Which friend remains faithful to Lily after her aunt dies?

5. What does Lily receive when she returns home after leaving Nettie Struther?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Several components of quality literature include:

1) use of descriptive words

2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes

3) an attention-grabbing beginning

4) details

5) appealing to the five senses

Is The House of Mirth is an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

List the main events from The House of Mirth. Could you change the order of the main events or leave out any main events? Why or why not?

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