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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In book 2, chapter 2, how does Bertha Dorset intend to clear her own name regarding the rumors about her and Ned Silverton?

3. What does Simon Rosedale think about Lily's reaction to his suggestion of what she should do with the letters she purchased from Lawrence Selden's cleaning woman?

4. How does Lily treat her new friends, the Gormers?

5. Why does Nettie Struther invite Lily to her home after seeing Lily in the park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Name the characters - other than the main character - that are important to the story. Why is each character important? What does each character represent in the story?

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